Haiti. File photoUN, Oct 21Russia doubts that the restrictive measures imposed by the Security Council will help solve the whole range of Haiti's problems, Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, said. Cherisier, as well as against those who threaten the security of the country. The resolution was adopted unanimously. The list of persons subject to restrictive measures will be determined by a special committee. The sanctions include freezing accounts, a travel ban, and an arms embargo. «Despite the support for the document, we are not sure that international restrictive measures will be an adequate response to the complex of problems that are eating away at Haiti,» Polyansky said at a meeting of the UN Security Council. According to him , a long-term solution should lie in the plane of an inclusive political process and socio-economic development, elimination of poverty and inequality in the country. As the first deputy representative pointed out, it is necessary to ensure the strengthening of the state institutions of the country without external dictate, which permeates almost its entire modern history. «In any case, restrictive measures should not alienate Haiti or hinder the progress of the political process in that country.SC sanctions are not a punitive tool, but one of the strongest ways in the SC arsenal to respond to emerging threats.International restrictions should be regularly reviewed for their adequacy and necessary ability to be softened or removed. We will continue to monitor this closely,» Polyansky concluded.In the capital of Haiti, unknown people abducted a French citizen. He noted that the consensus on this resolution showed that, even in the current conditions, the Council is able to achieve good results if it is responsible in its approach to business, respectful of the positions of colleagues and sincerely seeks compromise in order to jointly solve complex problems. “We hope that Washington and Mexico City, while promoting this sanctions decision in the Security Council, acted taking into account the general opinion of the regions, many of which, frankly, are under no less pressure from organized crime than Haiti,” the diplomat said. relation is by no means whitelisted.» — he added. Haiti is experiencing a long-term socio-political crisis, which worsened after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Over the past year, the inaction of the authorities has led to an unprecedented increase in the influence of gangs that engage in extortion, kidnapping for ransom and control entire areas of the country, including fuel terminals. The situation is complicated by the outbreak of cholera. Against the background of the current crisis, the government of the country has asked the international community to send troops to curb crime, which has led to demonstrations. Russia has veto power, Polyansky said
