The UN Security Council met in emergency session on Jan. 12, in what appears to have been another Russia-bashing session, particularly over the use of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile on Jan. 9 against a target in Lvov, Ukraine. “The systematic nature of Russian attacks demonstrates a deliberate strategy to inflict suffering on the civilian population,” Poland’s representative claimed, reported the UN’s live blog of the session. “These attacks are being accompanied by a characteristic Russian fog of disinformation.” The Russian Federation is not interested in peace, but in the destruction of Ukraine and its complete capitulation, he said.
“Every time the international community believes that Russia has reached the limits of lies and barbarity, Moscow once again outdoes itself, finding a way to sink even lower in proving that there is no bottom to its criminal intent,” Ukraine’s delegate said. The world is witnessing echoes of “evil empires” that sought to break civilian resistance by weaponizing cold, hunger and darkness, recalling that 80 years ago, the war that raged on Ukrainian soil claimed up to 10 million lives. Moscow’s blatant use of an Oreshnik missile represents “a clear threat” to European security and poses serious risks to international peace.
“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we are closer to a deal now than at any point since the war began,” said Deputy U.S. Ambassador Tammy Bruce. She described the Russian Federation’s attacks on Ukraine, including its nuclear-capable ballistic missile, as “another dangerous and inexplicable escalation of this war.”
