Vote on UN Syria sanctions could come soon though Russia makes veto vow
Nations urging the UN to sanction Syria over chemical weapons attacks are aiming towards a vote shortly, it has been announced.
However, Russia has vowed to use its veto.
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SUBSCRIBENations urging the UN to sanction Syria over chemical weapons attacks are aiming towards a vote shortly, it has been announced.
However, Russia has vowed to use its veto.
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