Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Dmitry Polyanskiy [REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo]

Russia asks UN Security Council to vote on Israel-Hamas ceasefire draft

Russia has asked the United Nations’ Security Council to vote on Monday on a draft resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict that calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemns violence against civilians and all acts of terrorism, Reuters news agency reports.

Russia’s Deputy UN Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy said no changes had been made to the text since it was given to the 15-member body on Friday and that he expected the vote to be scheduled on Monday afternoon.

The draft resolution circulated last week calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire, the secure release of all hostages, and the distribution of humanitarian assistance and the safe evacuation of civilians in need.

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