Russia’s rival push for the approval of UN aid to Syria from Turkey

This move reignited a longstanding dispute with the United States and other countries that advocate for a 12-month renewal.

This move reignited a longstanding dispute with the United States and other countries that advocate for a 12-month renewal.

As reported by Reuters, authorization from the council is required because the Syrian government has not given its consent to the UN operation, which has been providing essential assistance such as food, medicine, and shelter to millions of individuals in areas of Syria controlled by the opposition since 2014.

As reported by Reuters, authorization from the council is required because the Syrian government has not given its consent to the UN operation, which has been providing essential assistance such as food, medicine, and shelter to millions of individuals in areas of Syria controlled by the opposition since 2014.

The existing six-month authorization for the aid operation in northwestern Syria is set to expire on Monday. Russia, a key ally of Syria, has consistently raised concerns about the necessity of the operation, claiming that it violates Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The existing six-month authorization for the aid operation in northwestern Syria is set to expire on Monday. Russia, a key ally of Syria, has consistently raised concerns about the necessity of the operation, claiming that it violates Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Russia argues that humanitarian assistance should be delivered to the region from within Syria itself. Prior to this, the Security Council had been engaged in discussions over a proposed text, formulated by Switzerland and Brazil, which would enable the UN operation to continue using the Bab al-Hawa crossing for a duration of 12 months. However, Russia introduced its own competing text on Friday, advocating for a six-month extension instead.

Russia argues that humanitarian assistance should be delivered to the region from within Syria itself. Prior to this, the Security Council had been engaged in discussions over a proposed text, formulated by Switzerland and Brazil, which would enable the UN operation to continue using the Bab al-Hawa crossing for a duration of 12 months. However, Russia introduced its own competing text on Friday, advocating for a six-month extension instead.

The United States is pushing for a 12-month extension of the UN operation and seeking approval to use three crossings in northwestern Syria. On Monday, the Security Council is scheduled to vote on both the draft proposed by Switzerland and Brazil, as well as the Russian draft.

The United States is pushing for a 12-month extension of the UN operation and seeking approval to use three crossings in northwestern Syria. On Monday, the Security Council is scheduled to vote on both the draft proposed by Switzerland and Brazil, as well as the Russian draft.

For a resolution to be adopted, it must receive a minimum of nine affirmative votes without being vetoed by Russia, China, the United States, France, or Britain.

For a resolution to be adopted, it must receive a minimum of nine affirmative votes without being vetoed by Russia, China, the United States, France, or Britain.

The Security Council initially authorized aid deliveries in 2014 into opposition-held areas of Syria from Iraq, Jordan and two points in Turkey. But Russia and China have whittled that down to just one Turkish border point.

The Security Council initially authorized aid deliveries in 2014 into opposition-held areas of Syria from Iraq, Jordan and two points in Turkey. But Russia and China have whittled that down to just one Turkish border point.

Earlier last week, UN aid chief Martin Griffiths told the Security Council, “A 12-month authorization enables us and our partners to deliver better humanitarian outcomes in the months ahead. It is as simple as that.”

Earlier last week, UN aid chief Martin Griffiths told the Security Council, “A 12-month authorization enables us and our partners to deliver better humanitarian outcomes in the months ahead. It is as simple as that.”

Additionally, it was stated that the United Nations’ appeal for $5.4 billion in aid for Syria in 2023 is the largest globally, but currently, it is funded at less than 12%. The civil war in Syria was sparked by a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by President Bashar al-Assad in 2011.

Additionally, it was stated that the United Nations’ appeal for $5.4 billion in aid for Syria in 2023 is the largest globally, but currently, it is funded at less than 12%. The civil war in Syria was sparked by a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by President Bashar al-Assad in 2011.

The conflict has resulted in millions of people fleeing the country as refugees, while millions more have been internally displaced. Throughout the conflict, Russia has supported Assad, while the United States has backed the opposition forces.

The conflict has resulted in millions of people fleeing the country as refugees, while millions more have been internally displaced. Throughout the conflict, Russia has supported Assad, while the United States has backed the opposition forces.