Russia states that the United Nations Security Council may reach an agreement this week regarding a resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq. Igor Ivanov, the Russian Foreign Minister, mentioned in Kyiv this week that he does not rule out the possibility of the resolution being approved soon, but emphasized that the resolution must include provisions for the deployment of UN peacekeepers in Iraq. Yesterday, the United States, Britain, and Spain submitted a revised draft resolution to the UN. This resolution clarifies the role of the UN in post-war Iraq. The role of the UN was a point heavily emphasized by several Security Council member countries, including Russia, France, and Germany. The Bush administration has stated that it seeks the resolution to be approved by the end of this week.
Russia: UN Security Council May Reach Agreement on Resolution to Lift Sanctions Against Iraq This Week - 2003-05-20
Russia indicates that the UN Security Council may agree on a resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq this week, with emphasis on including UN peacekeepers. The US, UK, and Spain have submitted a revised draft that clarifies the UN's role in post-war Iraq. This is significant as it reflects international efforts to stabilize Iraq after the conflict.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The UN Security Council is close to agreeing on a resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq, with a focus on including UN peacekeepers. The US, UK, and Spain have submitted a revised draft resolution to clarify the UN's role in Iraq.
- Russia emphasizes the need for UN peacekeepers in Iraq.
- The US aims for resolution approval by the end of the week.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the international community is working to stabilize the country and lift sanctions imposed during Saddam Hussein's regime.
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