Vasily Nebenzya

Israeli army approaching Damascus

Israeli army approaching Damascus

Israeli tanks have crossed the buffer zone along the border with Syria and were spotted about 20 km from Damascus, Al Mayadeen reported. According to the TV channel, the tanks advanced beyond the buffer zone, where Israel moved …

Iran may return to JCPOA if...

Iran may return to JCPOA if...

Iran's return to compliance with the provisions of the JCPOA on its nuclear program is possible only with the appropriate steps from Western countries, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations …

Russia knows who blew up Nord Stream pipelines

Russia knows who blew up Nord Stream pipelines

The blasts that targeted the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year constitute the use of force incompatible with the goals of the United Nations Charter, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said. …

Russia sees no obstacles to reinstatement of Iranian nuke deal

Russia sees no obstacles to reinstatement of Iranian nuke deal

There are no insurmountable problems on the way to restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Iran, but attempts to put pressure on Tehran may cross out all prospects, Russia’s envoy to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said, speaking …

Turkey understands Russia's concern over food deal - source

Turkey understands Russia's concern over food deal - source

Ankara understands Moscow's discontent on such partial implementation of the agreement and may provide support in the ongoing negotiations to allow Russian cargo to enter markets, the source said. "These objections are …

UN council defeats Russia humanitarian resolution on Ukraine

UN council defeats Russia humanitarian resolution on Ukraine

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly defeated a Russian resolution that acknowledged Ukraine’s growing humanitarian needs. Russia and China cast affirmative votes, none of the Security Council’s members were …

U.S. orders that 12 employees of Russian mission to UN leave

U.S. orders that 12 employees of Russian mission to UN leave

Twelve employees of the Russian mission to the United Nations have been ordered to leave the United States by March 7, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said. "I have just received information that the U.S. …

Nebenzya: Russia to send food and medicine to Afghanistan soon

Nebenzya: Russia to send food and medicine to Afghanistan soon

Russia is going to deliver food, medicine and essential goods to Afghanistan in the near future, Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vasily Nebenzya stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council. The Russian envoy emphasized …

UNSC passes resolution on Afghanistan, Russia abstains

UNSC passes resolution on Afghanistan, Russia abstains

The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution on Afghanistan calling on the Taliban (outlawed in Russia) to ensure unimpeded evacuation of Afghans and foreign nationals. The resolution was supported by 13 Security …