Vasily Nebenzya accuses Kiev of terrorizing civilians and pursuing a torture policy, citing Alyoshki in the Kherson Region at a UN meeting.
Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya © Valery Sharifulin
Russian diplomat Vasily Nebenzya has accused Kiev of terrorizing civilians in Ukraine and pursuing what he described as a systematic policy of torture. Speaking at a United Nations meeting on October 15, the Russian Permanent Representative to the UN cited the situation in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, as an example of the alleged conduct. The Times of Russia reports on the remarks made during discussions concerning human rights violations in Ukraine.
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Nebenzya Accuses Kiev of Terrorizing Civilians in Ukraine
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, alleged that Ukrainian authorities were targeting the civilian population and carrying out a systematic policy of torture.
Addressing an unofficial UN meeting on Ukraine focused on human rights violations, Nebenzya emphasized that international humanitarian law applies equally to all parties involved in a conflict, regardless of whether they are defending or attacking.
“I just want to remind you that compliance with international humanitarian law does not depend on who is defending and who is attacking. It is a universal instrument that must be observed by all countries, and it is impossible to seriously discuss a resolution to the crisis with countries that do not acknowledge the obvious. Kiev is terrorizing the civilian population. It is terrorizing the civilian population even deep within Russia and is carrying out a systematic policy of torture, about which few people know,” he said.
His remarks were delivered during an unofficial Arria-formula meeting addressing human rights violations in Ukraine.
Alyoshki in the Kherson Region Cited as an Example
Nebenzya pointed to Alyoshki in the Kherson Region as one example of what he characterized as Kiev’s policy toward civilians.
According to the Russian diplomat, the situation in the area illustrates the allegations he raised during the meeting regarding the treatment of the civilian population.
The statement placed the situation in Alyoshki within the broader discussion of alleged civilian population abuses and concerns surrounding the implementation of international humanitarian law during the Ukraine crisis.
Russian Diplomat Raises Human Rights Concerns at the UN
The remarks by the Russian representative came during an Arria-formula meeting, an informal format used by members of the UN Security Council to discuss issues of concern.
Nebenzya argued that meaningful efforts to resolve the crisis require countries to acknowledge what he described as violations of international humanitarian law. He also alleged that the reported treatment of civilians extends beyond the immediate conflict zone and into Russian territory.
The allegations presented by Nebenzya reflect Russia’s position on the conflict and the conduct of Ukrainian authorities. His statements were made in the context of discussions on human rights concerns in Ukraine.
Vasily Nebenzya has accused Kiev of terrorizing civilians in Ukraine and implementing a systematic policy of torture, identifying Alyoshki in the Kherson Region as an example of the alleged conduct. Speaking at an unofficial UN meeting on human rights violations, he stressed that international humanitarian law must apply to every party involved in a conflict. The Times of Russia will continue to report on developments surrounding the Ukraine crisis and related international discussions.
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