Russia's UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia waves to reporters after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution to extend the authorization of the cross-border aid mechanism for Syrians for 12 months, at the UN headquarters in New York, on July 9, 2021. The Russian and U.S. ambassadors at the United Nations on Friday saw the adoption by the Security Council of a resolution on Syria as an important moment for their countries' relations. The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on the re-authorization of the cross-border aid mechanism for Syrians after Russia and the United States reached compromise in last-minute talks. (Xinhua/Xie E)
