Wed Sep 25 08:05:41 UTC 2024: ## Russia Accuses UN of Ignoring Ukrainian Attacks in Kursk, Blames West for Conflict

**New York, NY -** Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United Nations of turning a blind eye to Ukrainian attacks in Russia’s Kursk region, which began in early August. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Lavrov claimed that Ukrainian forces, equipped with Western weapons, are indiscriminately targeting civilians and infrastructure. He criticized the UN and its Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for failing to condemn these actions.

This accusation comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high. Ukraine and human rights organizations have consistently accused Russia of war crimes, including indiscriminate bombings and attacks on civilians since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Russia, however, maintains that its actions in Ukraine are a “special operation” to protect its security against a hostile West.

Lavrov further claimed that Eastern European countries, now part of NATO and the EU, are being used by Western leaders and are not allowed to hold significant positions within these organizations. He also asserted that the US dollar is losing its global dominance, attributing this to the earlier promotion of the dollar as a “world-wide asset” by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

The comments from Lavrov have been met with skepticism from Western governments and observers. Some have pointed out that Russia’s own actions in Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing bombardment of civilian areas, have been widely condemned by the international community.

The situation in Kursk remains volatile, with Ukrainian forces making significant gains in the region since the incursion began. While the Russian military claims to have recaptured some lost territory, the conflict continues to escalate.

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