UN Security Council Fails to Renew Western Sahara Mission Mandate Due to Russian Veto

The UN Security Council did not adopt a resolution to extend the mandate of MINURSO, its mission in Western Sahara, after Russia vetoed a US-drafted proposal. Morocco welcomed the outcome, while Algeria expressed regret, underscoring the ongoing dispute over the territory's future. Russia opposed the US draft, which aimed to remove "referendum" from the mission's name and prioritize Morocco's autonomy plan, viewing it as biased.