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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS: Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops, Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Friday. However, Vassily Nebenzia told the U.N. Security Council that a simple ceasefire was not enough to end Moscow's more than three-year war in Ukraine. 'To achieve a sustainable and lasting settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, we need to address its root causes,' Nebenzia said. 'What we're proposing is a second round of talks in Istanbul this coming Monday … where we can exchange memoranda about both parties' approaches to the negotiations process.' The United States wants Russia to agree to a comprehensive 30-day land, air, sea and critical infrastructure ceasefire. A first round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 failed to yield a truce deal. Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over participation in June 2 peace talks A U.S. diplomat told the Security Council on Friday: 'We share the concern expressed by other members of this council that Russia could be uninterested in peace and instead bent on achieving a military victory.' Moscow initially said its combat mission was to 'disarm' Ukraine so it could not be a threat to Russia, and 'denazify' it by rooting out leaders it characterized as nationalists. Western countries believe Russia's true initial aims were to defeat Ukraine's military and overthrow its pro-Western government. 'We will continue fighting for as long as that's necessary - no threats to our borders, no anti-Russian, neo-Nazi education in neighbouring countries. We won't allow for any of that to happen,' Nebenzia said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops, Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Friday. However, Vassily Nebenzia told the U.N. Security Council that a simple ceasefire was not enough to end Moscow's more than three-year war in Ukraine. "To achieve a sustainable and lasting settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, we need to address its root causes," Nebenzia said. "What we're proposing is a second round of talks in Istanbul this coming Monday ... where we can exchange memoranda about both parties' approaches to the negotiations process." The United States wants Russia to agree to a comprehensive 30-day land, air, sea and critical infrastructure ceasefire. A first round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 failed to yield a truce deal. A U.S. diplomat told the Security Council on Friday: "We share the concern expressed by other members of this council that Russia could be uninterested in peace and instead bent on achieving a military victory." Moscow initially said its combat mission was to "disarm" Ukraine so it could not be a threat to Russia, and "denazify" it by rooting out leaders it characterized as nationalists. Western countries believe Russia's true initial aims were to defeat Ukraine's military and overthrow its pro-Western government. "We will continue fighting for as long as that's necessary - no threats to our borders, no anti-Russian, neo-Nazi education in neighbouring countries. We won't allow for any of that to happen," Nebenzia said.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire
Vassily Nebenzia, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation gives an statement during a Security Council about the Middle East situation, including the Palestinian Question at United nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/ File Photo UNITED NATIONS - Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops, Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Friday. However, Vassily Nebenzia told the U.N. Security Council that a simple ceasefire was not enough to end Moscow's more than three-year war in Ukraine. "To achieve a sustainable and lasting settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, we need to address its root causes," Nebenzia said. "What we're proposing is a second round of talks in Istanbul this coming Monday ... where we can exchange memoranda about both parties' approaches to the negotiations process." The United States wants Russia to agree to a comprehensive 30-day land, air, sea and critical infrastructure ceasefire. A first round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 failed to yield a truce deal. A U.S. diplomat told the Security Council on Friday: "We share the concern expressed by other members of this council that Russia could be uninterested in peace and instead bent on achieving a military victory." Moscow initially said its combat mission was to "disarm" Ukraine so it could not be a threat to Russia, and "denazify" it by rooting out leaders it characterized as nationalists. Western countries believe Russia's true initial aims were to defeat Ukraine's military and overthrow its pro-Western government. "We will continue fighting for as long as that's necessary - no threats to our borders, no anti-Russian, neo-Nazi education in neighbouring countries. We won't allow for any of that to happen," Nebenzia said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Putin warmonger says UK 'should be nuked off the map' for aiding Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, dubbed Professor Doomsday, has issued a chilling threat to wipe Britain out of existence with its arsenal of deadly nuclear weapons for its role in helping Ukraine Russia should wipe Britain off the map with its devastating arsenal of nuclear weapons, a leading Vladimir Putin military expert has threatened. Putin's guru Sergei Karaganov, dubbed Professor Doomsday, has a reputation for issuing trigger happy advice in his role as honorary chairman of the Russian Council for Foreign and Defence Policy. In his latest outburst, the 72-year-old warned that unless Britain stops aiding Ukraine the UK "won't exist" following a nuclear attack. US president Donald Trump, 78, is reportedly considering placing more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease the war after calling Putin "crazy" for a string of attacks. Karaganov, meanwhile, shows what Putin's true sinister aims in Ukraine may be. 'We need to strengthen nuclear deterrence by any means,' he said on The Right to Know! show on TVC channel, owned by the Moscow city government. Russia must 'increase the reality of the use of nuclear weapons, and restore the fear of nuclear war,' he said. 'The European question, unfortunately, cannot be resolved in a relatively peaceful way.' A peace deal would 'postpone this solution and get the same thing in a few years', he said. 'I don't know the plans that our High Command has, the military plans, but it is quite obvious to me that in Ukraine it is necessary to defeat Europe. 'To make them run and bring it to the point where they realise the next wave of strikes will fall on their territory….if they resist, we should start hitting them with non-nuclear weapons.' He said that Europe - including Britain - 'needs to be scared off". 'The European disease must be treated. If we have to treat it with the harshest methods, it is better to treat it with the harshest methods. But I don't want to. 'I hope that not all Europeans are mad. I hope that [this is true] even in Britain, cunning and playing the game Ukraine against Russia.' This was a 'traditional game' from Britain, he said. Even there, it can be explained to them what will happen to them if they continue these games. 'You have to start explicitly explaining - it's quite easy, because there will be no Britain. What they're doing is madness. 'But Britain is a small country. They're gambling on a world war. What's going to happen to them? I'm not saying it will be terrible for everyone, but just that they won't exist anymore. 'Same thing I wouldn't want, God forbid, for France to be in the thick of a nuclear war either." On Europe, he said: 'It's pretty clear to me that we need to go all the way. 'Leaving Ukraine as a potential anti-Russian bridgehead is not an option.' He was speaking to TV host Dmitry Kulikov who alleged: 'We should not forget that the war was prolonged in April 2022 by Boris Johnson, who himself is a buffoon. But he said what he was instructed to say.'
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Finland finishes 35 km of Russia border fence to curb migration
Listen to article Finland has completed the first 35 kilometres of a planned 200-kilometre high-security fence along its eastern border with Russia, the Finnish Border Guard said on Wednesday, as the country presses forward with efforts to curb irregular migration it believes has been deliberately channelled by Moscow. The barrier, which rises 4.5 metres high and is topped with a metre of barbed wire, is being constructed to enhance border control and deter mass crossings through remote wilderness routes. Finland shares a 1,344-kilometre border with Russia — the longest of any European Union country. 'The main purpose of the fence is to control a large mass of people if they are trying to enter from Russia to Finland,' said Antti Virta, deputy commander of the Southeast Finland Border Guard District. Construction of the fence began last year after Finland experienced an unexpected surge of asylum seekers arriving via Russia in 2023, particularly from countries such as Syria and Somalia. Around 1,300 migrants entered through these routes before Helsinki shut all eight passenger border crossings indefinitely in November. Virtually no new arrivals have been reported since the closures, yet the Finnish authorities have stood firm in their decision to erect the fence. 'From the Border Guard's perspective, it improves our ability to perform border surveillance, to act if there's some kind of disruption at the border or a border incident,' said Head of Operations Samuel Siljanen. 'The border barrier is absolutely necessary to maintain border security.' Moscow has denied any involvement in encouraging the flow of migrants, but Helsinki has accused the Kremlin of using migration as a geopolitical tool – a charge Russia has dismissed as part of an 'anti-Russian stance.' The fence's construction also follows Finland's decision to join NATO in 2023, ending decades of military non-alignment in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That move drew strong condemnation from Moscow, which threatened Finland with unspecified 'retaliation'. In the border town of Nuijamaa, near one of the shuttered crossings, the new metal barrier stands silent amid tranquil woodland, equipped with cameras, sensors, lights, and loudspeakers. Still, the fence has faced criticism from human rights advocates. The European Court of Human Rights has asked Finland to justify its indefinite border closure. Last year, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, warned that restrictions on asylum access could violate international obligations, including the prohibition of refoulement and collective expulsion. The Finnish Border Guard maintains that the project is compliant with international law and necessary to prevent future crises. The full 200-kilometre stretch is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
