According to official statements from Russian representatives at the UN:
: Russia often cites that draft resolutions fail to account for the actions of "armed opposition groups" and extremists. Russia vetoes UN Syrian resolution
: Russia has repeatedly blocked resolutions seeking to investigate and penalize the use of chemical weapons in Syria, such as the 2017 veto following the gas attack on Khan Sheikhoun . the Bab al-Hawa crossing).
: Russia has frequently vetoed the renewal of the "cross-border" mechanism, which allowed the UN to deliver aid from Turkey into rebel-held parts of Syria without the Syrian government's consent (e.g., the Bab al-Hawa crossing). Russia vetoes UN Syrian resolution
: Moscow frequently claims Western-led resolutions are "ultimatums" designed to force regime change rather than achieve a peaceful settlement.
As of , following the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024 , Russia's role and military presence in Syria—including its use of the S-400 missile system —have significantly diminished or ended. Vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions on Syria
The content of these resolutions typically focused on the following areas: