The UN Security Council failed to reach a consensus on extending a key Syria Aid route, jeopardizing life-saving support for millions of people. Russia vetoed a nine-month extension and its proposed six-month extension also failed to secure enough votes. The agreement allowing aid delivery from Turkey to rebel-held areas of Syria expired on Monday. The US, UK, and France called for a full-year extension but supported a nine-month compromise proposed by Switzerland and Brazil. Russia's veto was criticized as an act of cruelty, while Russia accused Western countries of disregarding the Syrian people's interests. The future of the aid corridor is now uncertain.

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