Russia Vetoes UN Resolution for Sudan Ceasefire

The veto blocks efforts for peace and humanitarian aid in Sudan's devastating conflict.

Russia was the only UN Security Council member to veto a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, proposed by the UK and Sierra Leone.
The conflict between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces has led to tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 11 million people since April 2023.
The resolution aimed to halt hostilities, protect civilians, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in need.
Critics, including UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, condemned Russia's veto as a disregard for Sudanese lives, accusing it of geopolitical maneuvering.
Russia defended its veto by citing Sudan's sovereignty, while the Sudanese government supported the veto, claiming it respected their national independence.