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Описание: Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia described Ukraine’s March 10 missile strike on the the city of Bryansk a “barbaric crime” and accused Western countries of direct involvement.

Speaking to reporters today (11 Mar) in New York, the Russian Ambassador said, “On March 10th, the neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv committed yet another barbaric crime against the civilian population of our country by carrying out a missile strike on Bryansk, a busy business district located in close proximity to multiple apartment residential buildings, children's goods stores, a university and other civilian infrastructure came under deliberate attack. “

He said, “As a result of this strike, seven people were killed and 42 were injured.”

Ambassador Nebenzia said, “the expired head of the regime, Zelenskyy speaking to the press, described this heinous attack as a successful operation and thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their service,” adding that “this is yet another striking example of the sheer cynicism with which the Kyiv authorities treat attacks that claim lives of civilians.”

The Russian diplomat pointed out “it is entirely obvious” that “such an operation would be technically impossible for the Ukrainian armed forces to conduct on their own.”

He said, “the use of advanced Western weaponry takes place only with the direct involvement of foreign specialists who guide the targeting.”

Ambassador Nebenzia continued, “certain NATO countries provide the necessary intelligence data,” stating “the Western sponsors of Zelenskyy bear full responsibility for the killing of civilians.”

He said, “instead of giving peace negotiations facilitated by the United States a genuine chance, Kyiv and London are seeking ways to further escalate tensions.”

The Russian Ambassado accused Ukraine to use such tactic, saying “it has been repeatedly employed whenever a real prospect of settlement begins to emerge."

"It is hardly a coincidence that the timing of this attack coincided with signals from Washington expressing hope that negotiations with the Ukrainian settlement have reached ‘a turning point and that achieving peace is entirely possible,’" he said.

Ambassador Nebenzia also criticized the United Nations, he said, “Where is the statement from the Secretary-General himself? The continued silence from this and similar grave incident incidents raises serious questions about the impartiality and consistency of the organization's approach.”

He called on the UN Secretariat to “abandon the policy of double standards and to provide an appropriate, clear and unequivocal assessment of this heinous attack.”