Russia’s ambassador to the UN this Tuesday added Portugal to its list of countries supplying military equipment to Kiev, accusing it of “direct responsibility for dragging out” the war.
At the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, Vasily Nebenzia Criticizes the West for Supplying Kiev Long Range Weapons and ArtilleryAimed at reaching “Russian-speaking citizens” in the Donbass region (eastern Ukraine).
“United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Northern Macedonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Finland, Czech The Republic of Sweden (…) lists the largest suppliers of military equipment to the Ukrainian regime, spending billions of dollars, “Nebenzia said.
Just last week, the Donbass was attacked by American and European weapons, killing six civilians and wounding more than 30. Each of these countries is directly responsible for dragging out the Ukrainian crisis and causing deaths, “he said.
The Russian diplomat also blamed the West “Russophobia”For example, it indicates that many restaurants in these countries refuse to serve Russian customers.
At this Security Council meeting, alleged crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine are also under consideration, and the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, warned of “serious allegations raised.” Including signs of possible practice of genocide and war crimes“.
Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine on February 24 has already forced more than 15 million people to flee their homes – more than eight million internally displaced persons and more than 7.7 million neighbors – according to the latest UN data. The worst refugee crisis in Europe since World War II (1939-1945).
According to the United Nations, about 15 million people in Ukraine are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The Russian invasion – justified by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the need to “tenacify” and militarize Ukraine for Russia’s security – was generally condemned by the international community, which responded by sending arms to Ukraine and imposing sanctions that practically affect everyone. Departments, from banking to sports.
The UN has confirmed that 4,597 civilians were killed and 5,711 wounded in the war, which entered its 118th day today.
