Russia cautious about new Syria resolution
Arab League hopes Russia and China soften stance on new resolution, but Moscow remains cautious.
Published On 20 Jul 2012
The UN General Assembly plans to debate a new draft resolution supporting an Arab League plan for a transfer of power in Syria.
The Arab League is hoping Russia and China will soften their stance after blocking the first attempt at getting a resolution passed by the Security Council.
But as Rory Challands reports from Moscow, Russia remains cautious.