Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow “will not forget or forgive” the failure to concern US visas to Russian journalists who have been anticipated to accompany him on the New York journey to take part in UN Security Council conferences.
“And most importantly, rest assured, we will not forget, we will not forgive,” Lavrov stated in a press release on Sunday, shared by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier than departing for the US.
Lavrov stated he was conscious that US officers are identified for taking such actions, however that this time the scenario could be completely different contemplating “the attention drawn to their disgraceful behavior.”
“But I was wrong. The country, which calls itself the strongest, the smartest, the freest, and the most fair, has lost the nerve and made, I am sure, a silly thing demonstrating what its vows about the freedom of speech, access to information, and etc. are really worth,” he added.
The world pays shut consideration to Russia’s statements on the upcoming conferences of the UN Security Council, Lavrov additionally famous.
“We will also have to work for you (Russian journalists) and show more energy, exert more strength to convey the truth to the world community,” he stated.
In a later assertion, Zakharova stated Lavrov arrived in New York, noting {that a} assembly of the UN Security Council will probably be held beneath his chairmanship.
Russia, one of many 5 everlasting members of the 15-member UN Security Council with veto powers, assumed the rotating presidency of the UN physique on April 1 amid anger and criticism from Ukraine and its allies.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
