The Russian side is confident that her clear message about the challenges to global security was heard and supported by many at the UN. This statement was made by Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Vershinin.
“The emphasis made by the Minister [of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov], he made it very clearly in New York, was about the need to respect and comply with the principles of the UN Charter. ..this emphasis…was heard and supported by many,» the senior diplomat noted.
In his assessment, the Foreign Minister's speech was tough in identifying the challenges and risks that the world should face cope today.
According to the Deputy Foreign Minister, the Russian delegation felt support from the leaders of other states on the sidelines of the UN during multilateral meetings and bilateral contacts.