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A Final Comment
Russia Today reported, "Moscow won't support a 'raw' resolution or arms embargo on Syria," saying:
Russia's UN envoy Vitaly Churki spoke by video link, explaining that Moscow opposes a counterproductive resolution.
Points he raised included Russia's opposition to embargoing arms to Syria, some Security Council (SC) members not condemning armed groups operating there, and likelihood that weapons will still reach them even if a ban's imposed.
Citing the Libyan example, he said arming Gaddafi was prohibited, but weapons flowed freely to insurgent forces.
Cherkin also stressed Russia's firm opposition to foreign intervention. He also expressed angst about many SC members ignoring the Arab League observer mission's report, especially al-Dabi's comments. However, at Moscow's insistence, he'll address the SC, and the report will be translated into all six official UN languages.
Churkin said a final resolution must include its findings. Observers spent a month in Syria and saw events firsthand.
Russia wants conflict resolution peacefully, but won't yield on key issues.
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