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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejects Chapter VII authorization. "We will vote against the U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria if it is not based on the Geneva agreements," he said.
Geneva language left much to be desired. It agreed on "facilitat(ing) a Syrian led political process," but overstepped at the same time.
Contrary to international law, it accepted "agreed guidelines and principles for a political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people."
Syrians had their say earlier. They overwhelmingly adopted a new constitution by national referendum. First time ever parliamentary elections were held.
Turnout was high. Voting went smoothly. Independent monitors judged the process open, free and fair. Why repeat what's already accomplished?
Most important is that international law prohibits interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Doing so in Geneva or elsewhere lacks legitimacy.
On July 18, Security Council roulette resumes. Rejection doesn't derail Washington's agenda. Regime change remains on course. What follows another vetoed resolution remains to be seen.
Months of externally generated violence continues. It's intensifying. NATO intervention may finish what insurgents began. Parts of Damascus are a war zone.
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