Russia accuses UN envoy of 'sabotaging' resolution on Syria
(Baonghean.vn)- On November 22, Russia accused UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura of 'sabotaging' a UN resolution supporting peace talks between the Damascus government and the opposition.
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| UN Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. Photo: AFP |
Speaking on television during a visit to Minsk (Belarus), Mr. Lavrov said: "UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura has been sabotaging that resolution for more than 6 months."
The resolution calls for "inclusive negotiations without preconditions".
UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in December, proposed the creation of a body to lead a political transition, but it has been hampered by disagreements over the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a figure the opposition does not want to see playing any role in Syria’s future.
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| The fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains a big question mark. Photo: BBC |
So far, negotiations on Syria have not achieved many breakthroughs. According to observers, the current conflict in Syria is not simply a civil war between the parties in Syria but also a conflict of interests between the major powers involved.
Lan Ha
(According to AFP)
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