Russia vetoes UN resolution on Sudan ceasefire

The veto sparked strong condemnation from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who accused Russia of blocking the council’s unified response to the crisis. He denounced Russia’s actions, calling them a “disgrace” and criticising Moscow’s deputy UN ambassador for ignoring the discussion.

Russia’s veto highlights the continued deadlock within the Security Council, which has struggled to address global conflicts due to divisions among its permanent members, particularly Russia and the U.S. Moscow's representative, Dmitry Polyanskiy, dismissed the resolution, accusing Britain of trying to exclude Sudan's legitimate authorities and imposing a “post-colonial” agenda.

The Sudan conflict, which pits the army of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions.