Vasily Nebenzya
Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations
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View Timeline →Russia Calls for De-escalation in Western Actions Against Iran
Russia has rejected the use of the UN Security Council to settle political disputes with Iran, emphasizing the need for the West to cease actions…
Russia and China Veto US Proposed Resolution for 'Immediate Ceasefire' in Gaza
Russia and China vetoed a US proposal for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, despite majority support from other Security Council members. The resolution aimed to…
Verbal Tensions Between Russian Representatives and Western Countries at UN Security Council Meeting
Tensions escalated at the UN Security Council as Russia and Western nations exchanged accusations regarding the war in Ukraine, with Russia blaming the West for…
The U.S. Sanctions Several Russian Individuals and Entities for Abducting Ukrainian Children
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russian individuals and entities for their roles in the abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. This…
Zelensky: We Are Ready for Dialogue, but Only After Reaching Recognized International Borders
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine will only engage in diplomatic talks after its forces reach the internationally recognized borders of 1991. He warned of…
Russia Expels 23 British Diplomats Amid Ongoing Tensions with London
Russia has expelled 23 British diplomats in retaliation for the UK's expulsion of Russian diplomats following a nerve agent attack on former spy Sergei Skripal…
The Security Council Votes on Draft 'Violation' of Yemen Sanctions by Iran
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on competing resolutions from Russia and Britain regarding allegations that Iran has violated Yemen's arms embargo. The…
Russia Opposes UN Action Against Iran Over Houthi Missile Attack
Russia has opposed any UN actions against Iran regarding missile support for the Houthis in Yemen, stating there is no evidence to justify such actions.…
Russia Responds to US Accusations of 'Non-Cooperation' on North Korea
Russia's UN representative responded to US accusations of non-cooperation regarding North Korea, asserting that the US is to blame for the lack of collaboration. Trump…
Russia Rejects US Request to Cut Ties with North Korea
Russia has rejected a US request to cut ties with North Korea following a new missile test by Pyongyang, accusing the US of provoking North…
South Korea: Deployment of US Missile Defense System Completed
South Korea has completed the installation of the US THAAD missile defense system amid rising tensions with North Korea, which has conducted missile tests and…