Vasily Nebenzya
Russia vetoes resolution seeking extension of sanctions against Mali
Russia and the government of Mali had objected to the indefinite extension of sanctions as harmful for the political process to establish peace in the country. They had sought a provision whereby the sanctions regime would be wound up in August 2024
UN Security Council fails to agree on aid to rebel-held areas in Syria after Russia and West veto resolutions
Syria has long maintained that all aid to the country should flow through the government as the current mechanism violates its sovereignty and prolongs the war
Ukraine used Polish incident to instigate direct war with NATO, claims Russia
Despite being contradicted by the US and NATO, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky repeated his claim that the missile which killed two farmers in Poland – a NATO member – was fired by Russia