A meeting on the situation in Ukraine was held at the UN Security Council, where the United States pointed out that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was an imminent threat, while Russia argued that the United States was spreading false information, both sides. It was an exchange of criticism.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken from the United States hurriedly attended the meeting on the situation in Ukraine held at the UN Security Council on the 17th.
"Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the most pressing threat to peace and security," Blinken said, revealing information that Russia is preparing to launch an attack on Ukraine in the coming days. did.
He approached Russia, saying, "The Russian government should make a clear statement to the world that it will not invade Ukraine here."
Blinken then said he had received a letter from the Russian side over security issues and suggested that Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov hold a face-to-face meeting next week, again calling for a diplomatic solution.
Russia's Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Bersinin responded strongly, saying, "The so-called'day of invasion'announced by the United States has passed. We should refrain from unfounded criticism that Russia will invade Ukraine."
He also claimed that in parts of eastern Ukraine, virtually dominated by pro-Russian militants, many civilians were killed or injured in the attacks of Ukrainian troops, and called for a Security Council response.