‘This Russian veto is a disgrace’

Russia vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need.

Russia’s ally China supported the resolution sponsored by the UK and Sierra Leone, along with all other UN Security Council members, but Moscow’s veto doomed the measure.

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy, who chaired the meeting, told the council afterward, “This Russian veto is a disgrace. … While Britain works with our African partners, Russia vetoes their will.” “How many more Sudanese have to be killed, how many more women have to be raped, how many more children have to go without food before Russia will act?” he asked.