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September 27, 2025 UN
Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the principles of the UN Charter remain relevant in the era of multipolarity, but that "widespread violations of the sovereign equality of states undermine the very faith in justice and lead to crises and conflicts."
Lavrov emphasized that the UN was created in response to the tragedies of World War II and must remain a "beacon of international cooperation." He stated that the problem lies not in the Charter's provisions themselves, but in the lack of compliance: "The key is for all member states, without exception, to adhere to these principles in their entirety and interrelationship."
Condemnation of the use of force and sanctions
The Russian Foreign Minister stated that the West had repeatedly flouted the principle of non-use of force. In this context, he criticized NATO military operations in Yugoslavia, the US-led coalition's invasion of Iraq, the regime change in Libya, and Israel's actions against the Palestinians. He noted that Russia condemned the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, but emphasized that "there is no justification for the collective punishment of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where children are dying from bombing and starvation, and hospitals and schools are being destroyed."
Lavrov condemned the strikes on targets in Iran and Qatar and criticized the Security Council's recent refusal to extend the nuclear deal with Tehran. He said this "exposed the West's policy of sabotaging the search for constructive solutions and seeking unilateral concessions through blackmail and pressure."
He reiterated his opposition to illegal unilateral sanctions, stating that they have become the main tool of Western diplomacy and are used to "suppress competitors in the global economy and politics." Russia, he emphasized, seeks the unconditional lifting of the long-standing trade embargo against Cuba and expresses solidarity with Venezuela.
Ukraine and Security in Europe
A significant portion of his speech was devoted to the situation in Ukraine. Lavrov called the events of 2014 "an unconstitutional coup orchestrated by the West" and accused Kyiv of oppressing the Russian language and the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
He emphasized that Russia "has been and remains open to negotiations from the very beginning," but demands reliable guarantees for its own security and respect for the rights of the Russian-speaking population in territories "remaining under the control of the Kyiv regime."
The Foreign Minister warned that any aggression against Russia would be "responded decisively" and accused NATO of violating its previous promises not to expand eastward.
UN reform and support for the Global South
Lavrov stated that the current balance of power in the world is not reflected in the UN structure, calling for the democratization of the Security Council by expanding the representation of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Russia, he noted, supports Brazil and India's bids for permanent membership and considers it necessary to "correct the historical injustice against Africa."
Speaking about new centers of influence, the minister highlighted the role of a number of organizations, including the SCO, BRICS, and the African Union.
Lavrov emphasized that reforms at the UN must be carried out transparently and with due regard for the opinions of all member states: “We must not allow attempts at a ‘palace coup’ in the Secretariat and its privatization by a small group of countries.”
Call for Dialogue with the United States and Strategic Stability
Touching on relations with Washington, the minister expressed hope for continued Russian-American dialogue following the recent summit in Alaska. He recalled President Vladimir Putin's proposal on September 22 to maintain the central quantitative limits of the New START Treaty for a year after its expiration in 2026, provided the United States follows suit.
According to Lavrov, this will help avoid a strategic arms race and create a more predictable atmosphere in the nuclear missile sphere.
Multipolarity and the Lessons of the Past
In conclusion, the minister warned of growing militarization and rhetoric about a possible world war in Europe and emphasized that Russia “is not advocating for a revolution against anyone,” but is merely calling on member states to follow the principles of the UN Charter without double standards.
According to him, only by respecting the sovereign equality of states “will the legacy of the founding fathers of the UN not be wasted.”
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