Arya News - Russia considers it a necessary condition for resolving the crisis to restore trust between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
"We consider it necessary to establish trust in relations between the Gulf coastal states, the Arab countries and Iran, as a prerequisite for resolving the crisis," Lavrov said at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Russia is ready to contribute to the settlement of the conflict in the Middle East, the minister said, noting that relapses of armed confrontation in the Persian Gulf continue, despite the obvious damage to shipping.On Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure:The West is helping Kiev to target drones at civilian infrastructure and civilians in Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.Europe makes all possible to disrupt peace talks on Ukraine, the minister added.On Maduro’s release:Russia advocates the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said."We insist on the speedy release of the Venezuelan leader and his wife and non-repetition of such excesses in the future," Lavrov said.On Russia’s Special Military Operation Completion:Russia will achieve the goals of the special military operation in Ukraine and eliminate security threats, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said."The goals of the special military operation will be achieved, threats to Russia"s security will be eliminated, and peaceful life will be restored. This will happen despite any circumstances, including the inability of the current leadership of the United Nations to take the only correct position on the situation in Ukraine, a position that defends the principles of the UN Charter not selectively, but in their entirety, completeness and interconnection," Lavrov said.He added that Russia launched the operation in 2022 to protect the people of Donbass and Novorossiya from extermination by Ukraine, and continues to protect "their security and rights" in accordance with the letter and spirit of the UN Charter.On Russia’s Support for Cuba Amid the Blockade:Russia confirms its solidarity with Cuba and urges the United States to lift the blockade against Cuba, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said."We confirm our solidarity with the Cuban people and government, and urge [the United States] to lift the naval blockade of the liberty island, lift all restrictions on trade with Cuba, and remove the country from the long-hated list of state sponsors of terrorism," Lavrov said.Establishment of Palestinian State Could Soon Become ImpossibleThe establishment of a Palestinian state could soon become impossible, the time has come to resolve the issue of securing statehood for the Palestinian people, Sergey Lavrov said."We are convinced that the time has come to address the Middle East"s central issue, securing statehood for the Palestinian people based on numerous UN resolutions. Almost a year ago, the Security Council, at the initiative of the United States, endorsed a peace plan for the Gaza Strip, yet peace has not been achieved there ... The situation is also deteriorating in the West Bank, where Israel is expanding settlement activity. If this trend continues, creating a Palestinian state will become impossible, there simply will be no room left for it," Lavrov said.Ukraine Trampling on Fundamental Principles of UN CharterUkraine is trampling on fundamental principles of the UN Charter, such as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.Lavrov noted that there is no other country in the world besides Ukraine where a language is legally banned and where the use of the Russian language carries penalties ranging up to imprisonment.
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UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia considers it a necessary condition for resolving the crisis to restore trust between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
"We consider it necessary to establish trust in relations between the Gulf coastal states, the Arab countries and Iran, as a prerequisite for resolving the crisis," Lavrov said at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Russia is ready to contribute to the settlement of the conflict in the Middle East, the minister said, noting that relapses of armed confrontation in the Persian Gulf continue, despite the obvious damage to shipping.
On Ukraine’s attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure:
The West is helping Kiev to target drones at civilian infrastructure and civilians in Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"The West is supplying weapons to the Ukrainian regime, helping Kiev to target drones and missiles at civilians and civilian infrastructure," Lavrov said.
Europe makes all possible to disrupt peace talks on Ukraine, the minister added.
On Maduro’s release:
Russia advocates the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"We insist on the speedy release of the Venezuelan leader and his wife and non-repetition of such excesses in the future," Lavrov said.
On Russia’s Special Military Operation Completion:
Russia will achieve the goals of the special military operation in Ukraine and eliminate security threats, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"The goals of the special military operation will be achieved, threats to Russia"s security will be eliminated, and peaceful life will be restored. This will happen despite any circumstances, including the inability of the current leadership of the United Nations to take the only correct position on the situation in Ukraine, a position that defends the principles of the UN Charter not selectively, but in their entirety, completeness and interconnection," Lavrov said.
He added that Russia launched the operation in 2022 to protect the people of Donbass and Novorossiya from extermination by Ukraine, and continues to protect "their security and rights" in accordance with the letter and spirit of the UN Charter.
"Our struggle for truth and justice will be brought to an end," Lavrov said.
On Russia’s Support for Cuba Amid the Blockade:
Russia confirms its solidarity with Cuba and urges the United States to lift the blockade against Cuba, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"We confirm our solidarity with the Cuban people and government, and urge [the United States] to lift the naval blockade of the liberty island, lift all restrictions on trade with Cuba, and remove the country from the long-hated list of state sponsors of terrorism," Lavrov said.
Establishment of Palestinian State Could Soon Become Impossible
The establishment of a Palestinian state could soon become impossible, the time has come to resolve the issue of securing statehood for the Palestinian people, Sergey Lavrov said.
"We are convinced that the time has come to address the Middle East"s central issue, securing statehood for the Palestinian people based on numerous UN resolutions. Almost a year ago, the Security Council, at the initiative of the United States, endorsed a peace plan for the Gaza Strip, yet peace has not been achieved there ... The situation is also deteriorating in the West Bank, where Israel is expanding settlement activity. If this trend continues, creating a Palestinian state will become impossible, there simply will be no room left for it," Lavrov said.
Ukraine Trampling on Fundamental Principles of UN Charter
Ukraine is trampling on fundamental principles of the UN Charter, such as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"The Ukrainian regime openly tramples on a cornerstone principle of the UN Charter, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion," Lavrov said.
Lavrov noted that there is no other country in the world besides Ukraine where a language is legally banned and where the use of the Russian language carries penalties ranging up to imprisonment.