Fifty countries condemn Russian threats against diplomats in Kiev

On Tuesday, the corridors of the United Nations witnessed a broad diplomatic move, as fifty countries and the European Union issued a joint statement condemning recent Russian threats against diplomats and diplomatic institutions in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. In a press conference held at the headquarters of the international organization, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations Andrei Melnik stressed that Russian threats against embassies and diplomatic institutions in Kiev represent a red line that does not It can be bypassed, considering it unacceptable behavior in international law. Melnik criticized what he described as Russia's unprecedented escalation against Ukraine, noting that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure constitute flagrant violations of international humanitarian law and require an immediate cessation. The condemnation statement included signatures from European countries along with Japan, South Korea and other countries, while the absence of the United States from the list of signatories to this For his part, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed during the Security Council session his deep concern about Russian threats against Ukrainian infrastructure, warning of the risks of escalation that could complicate peace efforts. In a related development, the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday issued an appeal for foreign nationals residing in Kiev, including diplomats, to leave the Ukrainian capital to guard against possible Russian bombardments.