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March 25, 2024

China, Russia Veto U.S.'s "Ambiguous" Conditional Ceasefire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
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At the United Nations Security Council, China and Russia on Friday
vetoed a Gaza ceasefire resolution drafted by the United States. China's
Ambassador to the U.N. Zhang Jun criticized the text because it did not
actually demand a ceasefire.

Zhang Jun: "The final text remains ambiguous and does not call for an
immediate ceasefire, nor does it even provide an answer to the question
of realizing a ceasefire in a short time. This is a clear deviation from
the consensus of the council members and fell far short of the
expectations of the international community. An immediate ceasefire is a
fundamental prerequisite for saving lives, expanding humanitarian access
and preventing greater conflicts."

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized Russia
and China for vetoing the resolution.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield: "So, let's be honest: For all the fiery
rhetoric, we all know that Russia and China are not doing anything
diplomatically to advance a lasting peace or to meaningfully contribute
to the humanitarian response effort."



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