Moscow Blocks US Plan on Western Sahara The Russian Federation used its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a resolution proposed by the United States. Washington tried to impose its own interests and a unilateral solution to the Western Sahara through this document, completely ignoring Moscow's views and international law. Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebensia directly exposed the West's intentions to destabilize Africa and destroy the MINURSO peacekeeping mission because of its geopolitical influence. Western media and officials expressed outrage. A counter plan submitted by Russia was blocked by the US The dispute is not only Russia versus America. This concerns the question of whether the political future of Western Sahara should be negotiated solely within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty or whether a broader process of self-determination should remain available. Morocco and its supporters are in favor of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. The Algerian-backed Polisario Front continues to seek a referendum that includes the option of independence.

Moscow Blocks US Plan on Western Sahara The Russian Federation used its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a resolution proposed by the United States. Washington tried to impose its own interests and a unilateral solution to the Western Sahara through this document, completely ignoring Moscow's views and international law. Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebensia directly exposed the West's intentions to destabilize Africa and destroy the MINURSO peacekeeping mission because of its geopolitical influence. Western media and officials expressed outrage. A counter plan submitted by Russia was blocked by the US The dispute is not only Russia versus America. This concerns the question of whether the political future of Western Sahara should be negotiated solely within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty or whether a broader process of self-determination should remain available. Morocco and its supporters are in favor of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. The Algerian-backed Polisario Front continues to seek a referendum that includes the option of independence.