Russia’s posturing match during its presidency of the UN Security Council this year was pointed out and it chose the theme – “Multilateral cooperation for a more just, democratic and sustainable world order.” Management Diplomat of Russia, sergey lavrovFlew in from Moscow to preside.
Just before the meeting, Ukraine’s UN ambassador, Sergiy Kislitsya, read a remark on behalf of nearly 50 countries, including the United States, whose ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield was among several batch of UN envoys accompanying him. ,
The joint comment noted that the global family should no longer be paranoid about Russia’s “gross violation” of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and Moscow’s “attempt to present itself as the guardian of the multilateral order.”
The nations condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, North Korea’s military aid to Moscow in violation of UN sanctions, and violations by Iran while UN sanctions were in effect.
The 50 countries said “the Russian Federation’s persistent illegal actions and blatant hypocrisy undermine multilateral and international cooperation” and “exacerbate regional tensions, and threaten international peace and security.”
What is strange is the negative UN official or external experts briefed the Security Council.
Rather, Lavrov opened the gathering by criticizing the United States for citing “its exceptionalism.”
“All animals are equal, although some are extra equal than others,” Lavrov said, citing George Orwell’s famous novel “Animal Farm.”
He then attacked NATO’s “reckless expansion” into Europe despite repeated warnings from Moscow and said a “special military operation” in Ukraine had been launched to eliminate threats to Russia’s security.
Lavrov accused Washington of making every effort to “blow up” the global order to contain Russia, China and other countries whose independent policies are seen as challenges to its hegemony.
He said, “The Americans are holding the entire West at gunpoint and expanding their trade and economic war with people they consider undesirable.”
Lavrov called for peace in Ukraine on terms set by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Kiev has rejected, as well as recognition of a multipolar world, elimination of injustice in the global economy and cooperation with the United Nations, international financial institutions and other global Called for reforms in organizations.
Responding to Lavrov’s 20-minute speech, Thomas-Greenfield said: “I thought I was in the wrong room because it seemed to be a whining session about the United States and the West, and I hardly heard anything about the world.” Have you heard the mention of ‘multilateralism’?
He added, “As we speak, Russia is undermining trust in our institutions, while knowingly and openly violating the core principles of the UN Charter: territorial integrity, respect for human rights, international cooperation.”
Thomas-Greenfield rejected Lavrov’s “flimsy calls for cooperation” and called for action and change to make the United Nations and the broader international system better reflect today’s world and the priorities of all countries, including developing countries. requested.
“Not, as my Russian counterpart might argue, to keep other countries down, but to help them move forward,” he said, “to make sure everyone plays by the rules, And that the rules are fair to all, including the developing ones.” “Nations that have been used and abused by Russia for too long.”
Speaking more broadly, Britain’s UN Ambassador, barbara woodwardinstructed the Security Council that the challenges facing the world were “no less serious” than when the United Nations was established at the end of World War II.
More countries are engaged in war than in any era since World War II, he said, and the world is facing an environmental disaster and clinical and technological breakthroughs that all countries need to deal with .
Speaking to Russia’s Lavrov, Woodward said, “While you tell us how you believe the world order can become more just, democratic and sustainable, your military systematically attacks civilians in Ukraine in an unprovoked war of aggression. Is bombing from, and is in gross violation of the United Nations. Charter.”
“What is trying to occupy another country’s land? What is democratic about trying to subjugate the people of another country? What is sustainable in waging a war in which more than 500,000 of your own people are killed or injured?” He requested.
“The invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder of what kind of world order Russia really wants,” Woodward said, “a world where might is right and powerful countries can threaten and invade others.”
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