Friday, March 18, 2011

Russia Abstains on UN’s Libyan Resolution

Russia, together with Brazil, China, India, and Germany, abstained from voting on the UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force in Libya and approving a no-fly zone over the country.  Rather than using their veto power, Russia and China abstained, and the resolution was adopted by ten votes out of a possible fifteen. Air strikes on Libyan troops by foreign armed forces, such as French, UK, and US forces, are expected soon.

http://www.lenta.ru/news/2011/03/18/un/

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