During a recent news conference, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres of failing to uphold the impartiality required by his position. Lavrov stated that Guterres's actions align with Western interests, particularly in the context of the Ukraine conflict. He pointed out that Guterres's public statements have consistently emphasized the need to uphold Ukraine's territorial integrity while neglecting other principles of the UN Charter, such as self-determination. Lavrov highlighted a discrepancy in the UN's approach, contrasting its strong support for the self-determination of the Greenlandic people with its disregard for similar claims in Ukraine following the 2014 coup. He expressed frustration over Guterres's dismissal of self-determination as an irrelevant issue, questioning why the UN applies different standards based on geopolitical contexts. Lavrov's remarks reflect Russia's ongoing criticism of perceived Western bias within the UN system, raising concerns about the organization's commitment to its foundational principles.