Ukraine, Iran and Maduro in Lavrov's UN address

Sep 26

Sergei Lavrov addresses the UN General Assembly on September 26. He accuses Western governments of using force to preserve their dominance, blames them for the Ukraine conflict and alleges that European governments obstruct negotiations and help target civilians. Vremya also presents his calls for a Palestinian state and an end to the Cuba blockade. Lavrov demands the release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemns the killing of Ali Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, and says attacks on safeguarded Iranian nuclear sites damage the IAEA and non-proliferation system. These are the minister's positions and allegations; the speech does not establish a settlement or independently verify the disputed claims.

Sergei Lavrov addresses the UN General Assembly on September 26. He accuses Western governments of using force to preserve their dominance, blames them for the Ukraine conflict and alleges that European governments obstruct negotiations and help target civilians. Vremya also presents his calls for a Palestinian state and an end to the Cuba blockade. Lavrov demands the release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemns the killing of Ali Khamenei and other Iranian leaders, and says attacks on safeguarded Iranian nuclear sites damage the IAEA and non-proliferation system. These are the minister's positions and allegations; the speech does not establish a settlement or independently verify the disputed claims. The September 27 selection adds Lavrov's warning that repeated confrontations in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz harm global shipping and trade. It again airs his condemnation of the Iranian leadership killings alongside calls concerning Cuba, Venezuela and Palestine.