Russia and China, which have blocked two resolutions on Syria, backed a western-drafted statement that called on President Bashar al-Assad to work toward a cessation of hostilities and a democratic transition. The council gave a veiled warning of future international action.

(Tim Witcher | AFP, yahoo.com)

It’s not a formal resolution but it’s better than nothing. Now the question: what’s Russia’s and China’s angle? They’re not doing it out of the goodness of their hearts– what’s the move?