France urged Russia and China on Tuesday to accept a new UN Security Council resolution on Syria.

France urged Russia and China on Tuesday to accept a new UN Security Council resolution on Syria.

RTL quoted French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe as saying that “a resolution for a humanitarian ceasefire and access for humanitarian aid in the most threatened areas is under discussion at the Security Council. We can hope that China and Russia will not veto this resolution."

"We hope that Russia and China will not oppose the adoption of this resolution on the free access of humanitarian aid to victims and that all members of the Security Council, without exception, will agree to end the barbarism," French foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero added.

AFP quoted Valero as saying that “the talks should begin today in New York,” adding that “the text that is on the table calls in particular for a halt in the violence and immediate and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to the most threatened areas and most vulnerable people.”

According to the news agency, Juppe also indicate that “it was possible that Russia would soften its position after the presidential election on Sunday.”

“"It is undeniable that the pre-election atmosphere in Russia is leading the regime to take nationalist positions," he said… adding that “Russia is isolating itself more and more."