The draft resolution expressed `` deep concern at the gross irregularities '' during the presidential election , saying violence and intimidation before the runoff prevented `` free and fair elections , '' creating `` an environment that did not permit international election observers to operate freely before the June 27 vote . '' China , Russia veto resolution that would have meant sanctions for Mugabe regime . Comment: Sanctions would have meant travel bans , frozen assets for Mugabe and others . Proposed sanctions also would have imposed an international arms embargo .
China , Russia veto resolution that would have meant sanctions for Mugabe regime . Comment: Sanctions would have meant travel bans , frozen assets for Mugabe and others . Proposed sanctions also would have imposed an international arms embargo .