Russia and China vetoed the US proposal for a ceasefire related to the release of the hostages in Gaza. This is the fourth time since the beginning of the war that the members of the UN Security Council have failed to reach an agreement.
Russia and China demand an unconditional ceasefire and are not prepared to condemn Hamas. The vote took place against the background of the negotiations taking place in Doha between representatives of Israel, Hamas, Egypt, Qatar and the USA on an agreement to release the abductees in exchange for a six-week ceasefire.