Russia Vetoes Un Syrian Resolution -

: Russia often cites that draft resolutions fail to account for the actions of "armed opposition groups" and extremists.

: Proposals for immediate cessations of hostilities, particularly during major military offensives like the 2016 siege of Aleppo , were blocked by Russia on the grounds that they were "unbalanced" or failed to address "armed groups". Russia's Official Justification Russia vetoes UN Syrian resolution

: Moscow frequently claims Western-led resolutions are "ultimatums" designed to force regime change rather than achieve a peaceful settlement. : Russia often cites that draft resolutions fail

: Russia argues that resolutions often violate Syrian sovereignty by bypassing the central government. Russia vetoes UN Syrian resolution

According to official statements from Russian representatives at the UN: