On June 6, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov announced that Russia is prepared to facilitate a visit by a United Nations (UN) delegation to Starobelsk, following a similar visit by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Alimov criticized statements from the UN Secretariat in New York, asserting that claims of being unable to verify the situation due to lack of access were unfounded. He emphasized that Russia is ready to assist the UN in its efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding a recent Ukrainian military attack on a college in Starobelsk. The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed expectations that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and relevant UN bodies would publicly condemn the actions of the Ukrainian military. The ministry's statement highlighted the importance of acknowledging the victims of the attack and ensuring that this information is integrated into the UN's verification processes. Moscow's call for a clear condemnation from the UN underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities surrounding international oversight and humanitarian access.