Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting
Summary
Russia criticized the United States for not giving a visa to its Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, preventing him from attending a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York. Russia said this action breaks the agreement that requires the US to allow foreign diplomats to enter the country for UN meetings without delay or charge.Key Facts
- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov was denied a US visa for a UN Security Council meeting.
- Russia claims the US broke the 1947 treaty that says foreign diplomats must be allowed into New York for UN events quickly and without fees.
- Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s UN ambassador, said Alimov manages Russia’s UN affairs and should have attended the meeting.
- Russia also said the visa refusal disrespects China, which is leading the Security Council this month.
- The US State Department did not comment publicly on the visa denial.
- The visa issue comes as President Trump works to improve relations with Russia and end the Ukraine war.
- Iran also faced visa problems recently, with a top diplomat canceling a Security Council meeting attendance.
- The US has restricted Iranian diplomats’ movement and delayed visas in past years for UN events.
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