Displaced Syrians in the North Accuse Russia of Cutting Off Vital Aid

Russia has vetoed a UN resolution that would have extended vital cross-border aid to northwest Syria, blocking the delivery of humanitarian assistance to millions of people in opposition-held areas. The Bab al-Hawa crossing, the last remaining operational border crossing, serves as a lifeline for delivering aid to over four million people, nearly half of whom are displaced. The Russian veto has been criticized for exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation in the region, with concerns of starvation and increased suffering. The veto is seen as part of Russia's broader political agenda in Syria and its attempts to exert control over aid delivery.