The permanent mission of the Russian Federation to the UN said that since the US does not issue visas to Russian journalists, Russia expects the UN leadership and relevant international structures to take the necessary steps. It has been reported TASS.
“We expect the UN leadership and relevant international structures to show due attention to this ugly situation and take the necessary steps against the violator,” the permanent mission said.
They noted that the United States once again violated its obligations under the UN Convention on Central Organs by not issuing visas to Russian journalists who were supposed to accompany Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who went to New York to attend important events under the presidency of Russia. Security Council.
“At the same time, all relevant formalities and deadlines were observed by representatives of the Russian media, including the availability of UN accreditation,” the permanent mission said.
In the statement, it was also stated that the Russian Federation evaluated this step of the American side as the USA’s disregard of international law. The rejection of Russian journalists at UN events once again demonstrates the “true stance” of the US authorities on “freedom of expression and access to information”.
Earlier, Lavrov said that the Russian Federation “will not forget” and “I will not forgive” Denial of visas to Russian journalists.
Russia will chair the UN Security Council in April. Previously, the US had not issued visas to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Russian delegation, but Lavrov will attend Security Council meetings on April 24 and 25.