NEW YORK: Russia on Sunday circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging all parties involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East to immediately halt military activities and return to negotiations, according to a text seen by Arab News. The draft, distributed to the 15-member council, calls for an end to further escalation and condemns attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure amid intensifying regional tensions.

The document expresses deep concern "over the current military escalation in the Middle East and beyond"

NEW YORK: Russia on Sunday circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging all parties involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East to immediately halt…