The UN Security Council approved an international investigation into chemical weapon attacks on Thursday, after Russia dropped its objection to the probe, reports Reuters.
Russia withdrew its objection via a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, by the country's ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin on Thursday.
Confirming the letter, the Mr Moon's press office said that he had welcomed it and would "without delay, undertake all steps, measures and arrangements necessary for the speedy establishment and full functioning."
The inquiry was initially approved by the Security Council in August, however was halted due to Russia's objections.
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Russia withdrew its objection via a letter to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, by the country's ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin on Thursday.
Confirming the letter, the Mr Moon's press office said that he had welcomed it and would "without delay, undertake all steps, measures and arrangements necessary for the speedy establishment and full functioning."
The inquiry was initially approved by the Security Council in August, however was halted due to Russia's objections.
See here for more.
Related article: UN Sec-Gen calls for probe into chemical weapons usage in Syria (27 Aug 2015)