Russia says willing to consider U.N. arms embargo on South Sudan

U.N. Security Council veto power Russia says it is willing to consider arms embargo on South Sudan. (Photo: Courtesy)

Juba: U.N. Security Council veto power Russia said on Tuesday it was willing to consider imposing an arms embargo on South Sudan and that sending more troops could help stabilize the world's newest nation after days of heavy fighting in the capital Juba.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for the 15-member Security Council to impose an arms embargo on the oil-producing nation, a move backed by the United States, France, Britain, Angola and other council members.