Russia, China block UN demand for seven-day Aleppo truce
UNITED NATIONS -- Russia and China on Monday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have demanded a seven-day truce in Syria's Aleppo, with Russia arguing it would allow rebels to regroup and that time was needed for talks between Washington and Moscow.
It was the sixth time Russia has vetoed a Security Council resolution on Syria since 2011 and the fifth time China has blocked action. Venezuela also voted against the resolution - drafted by New Zealand, Egypt and Spain - while Angola abstained. The remaining 11 council members voted in favor.
