Russian Ambassador Highlights US and Israel's Role in Middle East Escalation
During a discussion forum at UPN Veteran Jakarta, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov voiced criticism of the United States and Israel's roles in worsening tensions in the Middle East. He assessed that the military actions of both countries contradict principles of sovereignty and international law, and are triggering a dangerous escalation.
Tolchenov asserted that the US approach is considered unilateral and tied to efforts to maintain global dominance. He also highlighted the humanitarian consequences of the conflict, including civilian casualties and displacement, and touched on incidents that led to the deaths of Indonesian peacekeeping personnel.
Russia emphasized its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict, rejecting the use of military force and advocating for a revitalized role for the UN. Tolchenov stated that the Palestinian issue cannot be ignored in resolving the conflicts of the region and welcomed the US-Iran agreement to cease hostilities.
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