https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-s-peacekeeping-mission-in-western-sahara-ends-after-35-years-following-us-russia-standoffContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-s-peacekeeping-mission-in-western-sahara-ends-after-35-years-following-us-russia-standoffhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-s-peacekeeping-mission-in-western-sahara-ends-after-35-years-following-us-russia-standoff#u175144Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:40:18 +0000The UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) ceased operations on Sunday, 1 November 2026, following a standoff between the US and Russia. A US-drafted Security Council resolution was vetoed by the Russian Federation, leading to the mission's expiration. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated the UN remains committed to a political solution providing for the self-determination of the people. A small team from the UN Department of Operational Support is now managing the liquidation period, overseeing the disposal of equipment and the return of assets to troop-contributi