Russia again blocks probe into weapons
RUSSIA has cast a second veto in as many days to block a UN resolution that would have extended an inquiry into chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
President Vladimir Putin rejected a Japanese draft resolution to prolong by 30 days the Joint Investigative Mechanism, which ended on Friday.
Western nations condemned the move.
It is the 11th time Moscow has used the veto in support of its ally since the conflict began.
On Thursday, Russia blocked a Us-written draft to extend the JIM’S mandate for a year.
It was set up to identify those behind chemical attacks. It is the only mission probing the use of the weapons in Syria.