Russian diplomat affirms Crimea and other territories are part of Russia at UN
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Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya stated that Crimea and other territories mentioned during discussions on the Equal Earth projection are part of Russia, citing historical ties and referendums reflecting self-determination in compliance with the UN Charter.
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Why It Matters
The Equal Earth projection is a world map designed to accurately represent the relative sizes of continents, particularly Africa, and was the subject of a UN General Assembly resolution supported by several delegations.
UNITED NATIONS, September 4. /TASS/. The territories mentioned by several delegations during the discussion of the Equal Earth projection are part of Russia, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya said, commenting on the status of Crimea and other territories.
"These territories, which were mentioned by several delegations, are part of Russia, and have been part of Russia for centuries. Their peoples expressed their desire to return to Russia in free referendums," the diplomat said following the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution supporting the Equal Earth projection, which more accurately reflects the actual sizes of Africa and other regions of the world. Zabolotskaya noted that this process realized the right to self-determination, and the territories became part of Russia in full compliance with the UN Charter.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia will continue to assert sovereignty over Crimea in international forums
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Which specific territories besides Crimea were referenced by the delegations
- How other UN member states responded to Zabolotskaya's statement
- Whether the Equal Earth projection resolution was adopted despite the territorial comments
