Russia sees no constructive role for the UN in the Ukrainian crisis until a new Secretary-General is elected, according to Kirill Logvinov of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Moscow's UN goals include debunking 'unprovoked aggression' myths and informing members about root causes like Kiev's sabotage of Minsk agreements and shelling of Donbass.
Russia's UN tactics to counter one-sided initiatives and maintain a non-confrontational diplomatic atmosphere regarding Iran have been effective, according to Kirill Logvinov of the Russian Foreign Ministry. He cited recent Iran-US peace deal reports and a blocked UN Security Council resolution as evidence of success.
Russia is holding talks with UN officials regarding their alleged bias on the Ukraine crisis, but Moscow feels its concerns are not being heard, according to Kirill Logvinov, director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Russia's Foreign Ministry believes the next UN Secretary-General must address perceived Western dominance within the Secretariat, a mistake attributed to Antonio Guterres' team. Moscow argues this imbalance hinders effective mediation in global crises.
Russia anticipates a visit from Bangladesh's Foreign Minister and UNGA President-elect Khalilur Rahman, expressing readiness for "close and constructive cooperation" to foster a multipolar world order and reform the UN.
Russia congratulated Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st UN General Assembly session, expressing confidence in his leadership.
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov said all delegations at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development have the right to use their three-minute speech time as they see fit
Russia says UN Secretary-General candidate Rebeca Grynspan responded reasonably to Russian demands regarding the election and made an impression of a thoughtful politician open to arguments. The Russian Foreign Ministry official noted Russia shares Grynspan's intention to help restore constructive dialogue within the P5 if elected. Interactive dialogues with candidates continue through April 22.
Kirill Logvinov cited the Sakhalin Region as an example
