The UN Security Council today rejected a Russian proposal to pass a smaller resolution calling for a cease-fire in Libya. The 15-member body also debated a draft resolution to impose a no-fly zone over the North African nation. Russian envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin said, the Russian proposal was not meant to replace the no-fly zone resolution. France, however, said the Russian proposal was weaker than the resolution passed by the Security Council, last month, which had not deterred Muammar Gaddafi's forces from a violent crackdown on the rebels and civilian population. Susan Rice, US envoy to the UN, noted the cease-fire element of the Russian proposal could be incorporated into the lengthier draft resolution. At the end of Security Council consultations, however, there was no clear consensus on whether a no-fly zone would be imposed on Libya, and talks are set to resume on Thursday morning. The Arab League has urgently appealed for a no-fly zone but several countries have raised questions about its implementation, where will the assets come from and what areas will be covered.