From a Russian perspective, calling for an independent United Nations probe into the Kakhovka dam disaster would be seen as unlikely to yield a neutral result. An analyst described in an interview with FAN that any international inquiry would likely be steered by parties with ties to the United States, casting doubt on the objectivity of the process. The same voice asserted that international investigations in recent years have often failed to meet impartial standards, and this trend may continue in the case of the Kakhovka incident.
The analyst argued that current international structures are heavily influenced, if not directed, by American interests. He suggested that most major global bodies are either under direct American influence or financially dependent on interests aligned with the United States, which would color the framing and outcomes of any inquiry. In this view, true independence would be hard to establish within the current system, leaving questions about accountability and verification unresolved in an international arena.
On the eve of discussions at the United Nations Security Council, the Russian side reiterated its position that the events surrounding the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station deserve scrutiny at the global level. Russia’s Permanent Representative emphasized that the issue has long been a priority and recalled past appeals for investigations into other provocations, including the Nord Stream incidents in Bucha, noting that those efforts did not materialize as hoped. The message from Moscow stressed a desire for a transparent, credible examination, while also acknowledging the complexities and political sensitivities that accompany such requests in multilateral forums. [Source: FAN interview attribution]