A heated clash erupted at the United Nations as Russia and the U.S. exchanged accusations over terrorism during an emergency Security Council meeting on Syria.
With Aleppo under siege after a rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood condemned the violence but criticized Assad and Russia for civilian casualties.
Russia’s Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia fired back, accusing Washington of failing to combat terrorism.
This tense debate highlights deep divisions as Syria’s conflict escalates.