Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's Address at the 80th UN General Debate

Legacy of World War II and UN Principles

• 🕊️ The United Nations was founded 80 years ago as an outcome of World War II, embodying principles that remain relevant in a multipolar age.
• ⚖️ Adherence to the UN Charter's principles, particularly the sovereign equality of states, is crucial for international justice and conflict prevention.
• ⚠️ Gross violations of sovereign equality and attempts to divide the world into "us and them" undermine faith in justice and lead to crises.

Global Conflicts and International Law

• 💥 The West's repeated flouting of the non-use of force principle, citing examples like the bombing of Yugoslavia and the invasion of Iraq, has led to tragedy.
• 🇵🇸 Russia condemns Hamas's attack on Israeli civilians but also condemns the brutal killings of Palestinian civilians, collective punishment in Gaza, and plans to annex the West Bank.
• 🇮🇷 Strikes on Iranian facilities under IAEA safeguards and attacks on Qatar during negotiations are condemned, as is the West's rejection of proposals to extend the Iran nuclear program agreement.
• 🇨🇺 The trade blockade against Cuba and its placement on the list of state sponsors of terrorism are called for to be lifted immediately.

Interference and Sovereignty Violations

• 🌍 Color revolutions and illegal unilateral sanctions are identified as key tools of Western diplomacy to suppress competitors.
• 🇧🇦 The West's actions in the Balkans, including the unilateral recognition of Kosovo and sabotage of the Dayton agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, are seen as undermining sovereignty and attacking Serbian interests.
• 🇺🇦 The Kiev regime, which seized power in a Western-organized coup, is criticized for its actions against the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the legislative eradication of the Russian language.

Russia's Security and Negotiations

• 🛡️ Russia is open to negotiations to eliminate the root causes of the conflict, emphasizing the need for guaranteed security for Russia and the restoration of rights for Russians and Russian-speaking people.
• 🤝 NATO's expansion eastward, contrary to assurances, and its disregard for the indivisibility of security are highlighted as major concerns.
• 🚫 Russia has never intended to attack NATO or EU countries but will respond decisively to any aggression.

UN Reform and Global Governance

• 🌍 The decolonization process and the assertion of rights by the global majority necessitate UN reform, including the democratization of the Security Council by expanding representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• 🏛️ Russia supports the applications of Brazil and India for permanent Security Council seats and calls for correcting historical injustice towards Africa.
• ⚖️ UN reform should return the organization to its charter principles, ensuring impartiality and fair representation of the global majority within the secretariat.
• 🌐 Transforming the global governance system, including the IMF, World Bank, and WTO, to reflect the role of the global south and east is essential.

Eurasian Security and Multipolarity

• 🗺️ NATO's expansion into the Pacific and South China Sea undermines regional mechanisms and creates threats for China, Russia, and others.
• 🤝 Russia and its partners propose developing a Eurasian charter of diversity and multipolarity as an alternative to the West's confrontational course.
• 🇪🇺 The Euro-Atlantic security model based on NATO, the EU, and the OSCE is deemed meaningless due to Western behavior.
• 🚩 The resurgence of Nazism and militarization in Europe, coupled with discussions of a third world war, is alarming and undermines efforts for a fair balance of interests.
• 🌐 Russia calls for strict adherence to all UN charter principles without double standards to preserve the legacy of the UN's founding fathers.