Syria sanctions

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN resolution backed by Western powers that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use.

Feb 28, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

Russia says will veto proposed Syria sanctions over chemical weapons

"I just explained our position very clearly to our partners. If it is tabled we will veto it," UN deputy ambassador Vladimir Safronkov told reporters.

Feb 24, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

US man imprisoned for violating Syria sanctions

A California man was sentenced to 32 months in prison Friday for conspiring to skirt US sanctions against Syria by sending tactical military equipment to jihadists in the war-torn country.

Jun 11, 2016, 06:48 AM IST