UN Security Council fails to pass resolution on Middle East ceasefire
2026-03-12 10:08:59 source：CGTN
March 12, 2026
The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed to pass a draft resolution urging all parties to immediately stop military activities and refrain from further escalation in the Middle East and beyond, and condemning all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The council rejected the draft resolution, sponsored by Russia, with four votes in favor, two against and nine abstentions. Russia, China, Pakistan and Somalia voted for the draft resolution, while the United States and Latvia voted against it.
"We're deeply disappointed," said Vassily Nebenzia, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations, noting that many council members were not able to muster enough strength and wisdom to pass the text his country proposed.
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