Lavrov Criticizes UN Chief Guterres for Bias Towards the West
UN chief openly playing into West’s hands, doesn’t meet impartiality criterion — Lavrov

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for failing to maintain impartiality, accusing him of favoring Western interests, particularly regarding Ukraine. Lavrov highlighted inconsistencies in the UN's stance on self-determination principles between Ukraine and Greenland.
- 01Sergey Lavrov claims UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres does not meet impartiality criteria as required by the UN Charter.
- 02Lavrov noted that Guterres's statements have favored Western positions, particularly on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
- 03The Russian Foreign Minister questioned the UN's differing treatment of self-determination for Greenland compared to Ukraine.
- 04Lavrov emphasized that the principle of self-determination should apply universally, not selectively based on geopolitical interests.
- 05He criticized the UN leadership's inconsistent responses to issues of territorial integrity and self-determination.
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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.
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