The End of OPCW-UN mechanism. What Stands Behind the Russian “No”?

... attack despite security guarantees. All in all, Russia was so disappointed with the results of the report that it casted three vetoes in a row to put an end to the OPCW-UN mechanism that Russia had initiated together with the United States. This article is a contribution to the analysis of ... ... work are. Background There were two international bodies with regard to alleged use of chemical weapons on the territory of Syria: — Fact-Finding Mission (hereinafter “FFM”), established on the basis of the OPCW authority under the Chemical Weapons ...