A UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing civil war in Sudan was vetoed by Russia, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the Security Council amid global power interests. The resolution, backed by African nations and China, aimed to address severe humanitarian issues and war crimes in Sudan, where fighting between military factions has led to widespread suffering. Despite unanimous criticism from other nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, Russia labeled the resolution as neo-colonialist, further complicating peace efforts.