UN Western Sahara peacekeeping mission ends after US-Russia deadlock

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has come to an end after 35 years. Its conclusion followed an impasse between the United States and Russia within the Security Council. The deadlock prevented agreement on renewing the mission's mandate. The outcome has been welcomed in Morocco, which has long sought to assert control over the disputed territory. The article examines how the diplomatic standoff between Washington and Moscow led to this result.