As the problems in Syria escalate, the United Nations struggles to come to a decision as to what to do. The council is split, with China and Russia voicing their opinion that outside nations need to respect the sovereignty of the small Middle Eastern nation and let things play out as they will. This has resulted in a perpetual deadlock and a failure on the part of the UN to do anything for the country’s people. Now, Russia is taking it one step further by backing up its stance on the subject with actions. A Russian arms supplier is sending more defense to Syria in order to act as a deterrent against outside forces that might seek to get involved regardless of the UN’s official position.
