Lavrov Demands Maduro Release, Palestinian State at UN
Russian foreign minister accuses West of blocking peace in Ukraine and imposing its rules on the world during UN General Assembly speech.
KEY POINTS
- Lavrov demands immediate release of Maduro and wife, citing diplomatic immunity.
- Calls for end to US blockade of Cuba and removal from terrorism list.
- States 'time has come' for establishment of Palestinian state per UN resolutions.
- Accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks and preparing for conflict with Russia.
- Condemns US military action in Venezuela and US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed the 81st UN General Assembly on Saturday, demanding the immediate release of deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. He called their detention without trial a violation of international law and diplomatic immunity.
Lavrov urged the lifting of the US embargo on Cuba and its removal from the state sponsors of terrorism list, describing the humanitarian situation on the island as desperate. He declared that the time has come to establish a Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions.
“The time has come to guarantee a state for the Palestinians.”
Regarding Ukraine, Lavrov stated Moscow remains committed to agreements reached with the US in Anchorage but accused European nations of sabotaging peace prospects by supplying weapons to Kiev. He warned that any war with Europe would be short and criticized German remilitarization plans.
Lavrov also condemned the January US military action in Venezuela and joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He highlighted risks to shipping security in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
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