Russia loses influence in two international institutions, Russians not welcome there – Zelenskyy
Pravda Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that this week, Russia has lost its influence in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Maritime Organisation.
Source: Zelenskyy’s evening address
Quote: “It is significant that Russia has recently lost its influence in two international institutions. These are the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Maritime Organization – two of the key ones in the world that deal with security.
Indeed, there is no place for terrorists there. And there will be no more Russian representatives in the governing bodies. Fair enough.”
Details: The president also thanked Germany, especially for the “clear implementation of the agreements on air defence for Ukraine.”
“This salvation of thousands of Ukrainian lives is a really strong result of our bilateral cooperation with Chancellor [Olaf] Scholz, with everyone in Germany who supports the protection of life and the rule of international law. There is also another defence package, in particular, these are very necessary shells for artillery of 155 mm calibre. Thank You, Olaf!”, Zelenskyy said.
He also noted that this week, the United States approved against Russian entities that support the economy of Russia. “These are those who help break the price cap for Russian oil, and those who work in Iranian structures to destabilise [situation in Ukraine]”, he said.
“This is extremely useful for bringing a just peace closer – so that every week brings news of sanctions, so that sanctions are more effective,” the president said.
Background:
- On 29 November, Russia failed to vote for participation in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the first time in history.
- On 1 December, Russia was not re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization, the UN agency dealing with navigation safety issues.
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