By Janet Ekstract-
UNITED NATIONS – On Friday, a joint statement was released by the United States Mission To The United Nations regarding the disinformation campaign Russia is waging against Ukraine. The statement was delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the UN on behalf of Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, the UK and the U.S. The statement called out Russia on its blatant hoodwinking of the Council to “launder its disinformation, spread its propaganda, and justify its unprovoked and brutal attack on Ukraine.”
The statement further explained that Russia uses the same tactics repeatedly and that a week ago, Russia convened the Council under false pretenses with “a litany of bombastic and preposterous lies.” It went on to explain that the meeting and the lies are specifically for one purpose: “to deflect responsibility for Russia’s war of choice and the humanitarian catastrophe it has caused.” The public must be reminded, the statement continued that “it is Moscow that has long maintained a biological weapons program in violation of international law – not Ukraine.” The statement further made it known: “It is Moscow that has a well-documented history of using chemical weapons – not Ukraine. And it is Moscow that started this senseless war.”
Our purpose today, the group stated is “to call Russia to account. To speak the truth. And to ensure their lies and disinformation are met with fact. It must also be said that Russia is abusing its responsibilities and privileges as a permanent member of the Security Council. Our mandate is to serve as a venue for achieving peace through diplomacy.”
The group reiterated that it is “Russia’s subversion of our mission, and its horrific campaign of violence against the Ukrainian people that are deeply shameful. We will continue to ensure that, tactics are met with a forceful chorus of voices from across the international community, prepared to stand with Ukraine and stand up for the UN Charter.”
