Vasily Nebenzya, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, asserted that Western states have been pressing Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the North Atlantic Alliance, despite evident hesitation among the country’s citizens. He urged the United Nations Security Council to scrutinize these developments with heightened attention, explaining that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is not merely a regional concern but a matter that could affect global security dynamics. Nebenzya framed the discourse as a test of international norms and the ability of the Security Council to assess strategic moves that bypass the will of the people and potentially destabilize an already delicate balance in the region. The message conveyed was clear: any attempt to accelerate integration with NATO should be measured against the sovereign preferences of Bosnian and Herzegovinian residents.
