The United States and Russia are heading for another confrontation at the United Nations Security Council over the delivery of aid to Syria. The Security Council has until July 10 to renew the mandate for an operation that allows food and supplies to be sent to parts of Syria outside government control. Russia sees the aid mission as a violation of Syrian sovereignty and has used its veto power to eliminate all but one border crossing for aid delivery. Relief organizations are calling for a 12-month extension to ensure needs across rebel-held Syria are met.

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