US, Russia Negotiate UN Resoultion on Syria

World | September 27, 2013, Friday // 08:50

After weeks of disputes, Russia and the USA have reached agreement regarding the text of a UN Security Council draft resolution on Syria.

The resolution will oblige the Syrian government to hand over its chemical arsenal to be destroyed.

It also describes Syria's chemical weapons as a threat to international security.

The text further notes the Syrian government's stated willingness to hand them over.

The draft resolution envisions actions under Chapter 7 of UN's charter, should Syria fail to fulfill the requirements.

While the US favored immediate military intervention, Russia has pressed for more diplomatic efforts and careful consideration of steps taken.

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