Russia vetoed on Friday the United States' (US) proposal on Western Sahara, backed by 11 of the 15 Council members, including France and the United Kingdom, while the rival Russian draft received two votes in favor, one against and 11 abstentions, falling short of the nine needed — and Morocco's royal palace welcomed the outcome, said United Nations (UN) personnel and equipment should leave the territory and that the issue should leave the Council's agenda, while remaining committed to the ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera.