Moscow, March 29 -- The United States did not oppose the UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in order to save its reputation, but Washington still extended Israel's carte blanche for actions in Gaza, declaring the resolution non-binding, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
On Monday, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate Ramadan ceasefire in Gaza that leads to a lasting and sustainable ceasefire. The motion was sponsored by the 10 non-permanent members of the council. Fourteen countries voted in favour, while the United States abstained.
"It is good that this resolution has been adopted. But the US passed it, realising that if it vetoes this one, which is significantly...