Zineb Riboua(@zriboua):I've said it earlier, but the Russians are in the Sahel, want ideally to have the conflict ongoing because it helps them when putting pressure on Morocco and/or Algeria. The situation arranged them. They see any "abstention" as a favor.

2026.10.30 21:06

I've said it earlier, but the Russians are in the Sahel, want ideally to have the conflict ongoing because it helps them when putting pressure on Morocco and/or Algeria. The situation arranged them. They see any "abstention" as a favor.

Sahara Policy Index@saharapolicy

2026.10.30 19:49

🔴 Veto russe au Conseil de sécurité sur le Sahara. ✅ 11 pour : 🇺🇸 États-Unis, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni, 🇩🇰 Danemark, 🇬🇷 Grèce, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇧🇭 Bahreïn, 🇨🇴 Colombie, 🇱🇻 Lettonie, 🇱🇷 Liberia, 🇨🇩 RD Congo ⚪ 3 abstentions : 🇨🇳 Chine, 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 🇸🇴 Somalie ❌ 1 contre : 🇷🇺 Russie Le texte qui faisait de l'autonomie sous souveraineté marocaine la seule base de négociation est bloqué. Onze membres sur quinze l'ont pourtant soutenu. Aucun autre pays n'a voté contre.