The discussions on the newly drafted resolution on Syria by Russia will continue, Mark Toner, State Department Spokesman, said on Tuesday.

“We should try to talk to the Russians a little bit more about this draft,” Toner said. He was adamant on the need of resolution that holds Bashar al-Assad regime accountable though he openly supported the Arab League.

Earlier Russia had come up with the draft resolution but it was dismissed by the western diplomats straight away, dubbing it as “small tweaks” and “playing for time.” It was the third United Nations Security Council’s resolution of Russia since December.

The recent draft though carries certain suggestions from western thinkers but lacks the lacks promotion of direct pressure on the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.

The European Union and the US have been continuously lamming the Bashar of waging the recent bloody war on the political disagreement.

Earlier France had also called on Syria to put an immediate end to the violence and also to release all the prisoners arrested during the recent turmoil.

This along with the joint proposal of Portugal and France to allow the intervention of international organizations and allowing international media into the country has also been included into the draft.

Russia has been openly rejecting any crackdown on Syria. This is one of the important things mentioned in the draft. The draft makes it very clear that the situation should be handled peacefully and there should be no military intervention from outside.

So far around 5000 people have been killed during clashes between the rebels and the government forces. Syria’s membership was suspended by The Arab League n November and the idea of having a strong observer mission (The 50-strong mission) has also failed.

Still Russia feels the crackdown would create the “Libyan Scenario”. Not only this Russia has been openly supporting its ally and has even geared its military activities.