UN Security Council meetings on Ukraine do not advance conflict resolution, says Russian envoy Vasily Nebenzya during a meeting called by Western nations.
Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya © Ruptly/TASS/UN Web TV
The UN Security Council meetings on Ukraine have done little to move efforts towards resolving the ongoing conflict forward, according to Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya. Speaking at a recent Security Council session, he questioned the purpose of repeatedly holding such meetings, particularly those requested by Ukraine and its Western supporters.
Nebenzya made these remarks during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine convened at the request of Western countries. He argued that these discussions have become increasingly frequent without contributing to progress towards a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Vasily Nebenzya Criticises Repeated UN Security Council Meetings on Ukraine
Addressing the Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya expressed dissatisfaction with the recurring requests for meetings concerning Ukraine. He questioned the intentions behind Ukraine’s repeated appeals for such sessions, noting that even Western countries supporting Kyiv have been regularly requesting them.
“We have no idea what the Ukrainian side wants when it requests these meetings which have become sickeningly common, even with this regime’s sponsors. They certainly do not bring us any closer to the Ukrainian crisis resolution,” he said.
The Russian envoy’s remarks highlighted Moscow’s position that repeated discussions at the United Nations have not brought the parties closer to resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
Western Countries Called the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
The latest UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine was convened following a request from Western countries. The session focused on the ongoing situation surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
Nebenzya maintained that regularly organising Security Council discussions does not necessarily translate into meaningful progress towards a political settlement. He questioned the effectiveness of meetings that, in his assessment, have become routine without producing movement towards resolving the crisis.
His comments reflect Russia’s criticism of the repeated discussions on Ukraine at the United Nations, particularly those initiated by Kyiv and Western governments.
Russia’s Position on Ukraine Crisis Discussions at the UN
The Russian Permanent Representative reiterated that frequent Security Council sessions have not helped bring the Ukraine conflict closer to a resolution. According to Nebenzya, the repeated meetings requested by Ukraine and Western countries have failed to advance efforts towards settling the crisis.
His statement came during the latest Security Council discussion called by Western countries, where he directly addressed the purpose and effectiveness of these recurring sessions.
The Times of Russia reports on diplomatic developments and statements concerning the ongoing Ukraine crisis and international discussions at the United Nations.
