The vote marked the sixth time that Russia blocked a council resolution on Syria since the conflict began in March 2011, and the fifth time that China did so.
Kopš Sīrijas konflikta sākuma 2011.gada martā Krievija jau sešas reizes ir bloķējusi Drošības padomes rezolūcijas, bet Ķīna to darījusi piecas reizes.