Russia Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Over Macron's Ukraine Troop Threats
Leaked discussions involving German Air Force officers regarding the potential supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine led to criticism of the German government.
French President Emmanuel Macron makes a speech during press conference at the end of the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels, Belgium on July 18, 2023. Photo by Anadolu Images.
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n a move to address rising tensions, Russia has formally requested a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to deploy NATO troops to Ukraine. Moscow expressed the need for further clarification on ideas that could potentially lead to the onset of a Third World War.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, emphasized the importance of understanding Macron’s offer during the meeting in New York. On February 27, Macron had confirmed his willingness to send troops to Ukraine, contingent on NATO consensus. He added that the decision to deploy ground forces had not been officially agreed upon but remained a possibility if Russia advanced towards Kyiv or Odesa.
Polyansky highlighted the necessity of addressing leaked conversations among German Air Force officers discussing the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Additionally, media reports suggesting the deployment of a network of spy bases by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) near the Russian border raised concerns.
Leaked discussions
“In connection with a conversation leaked to the media by high-ranking German military officials who talked about how to help Ukrainians destroy the Kerch Bridge in Crimea and strike deep into Russian territory, it would be interesting to hear a comment,” Polyansky stated.
Leaked discussions involving German Air Force officers regarding the potential supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine led to criticism of the German government. The New York Times reported on February 27 that the CIA had trained and equipped Ukrainian intelligence officers over the past eight years in underground bunkers, including some near Ukraine’s forests.
Addressing the recent incident in Odesa, Polyansky clarified that the target was a workshop for assembling naval drones using parts delivered from the UK. He dismissed any suggestion of plans to remove Ukrainian President Zelenskyy through such actions.
A strike on Odesa
The Greek media reported an explosion in Odesa on Wednesday, just before a scheduled meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kiriakos Mitsotakis. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed a strike on Odesa, targeting a water drone warehouse.
As tensions escalate, the UN Security Council meeting is expected to provide a forum for discussions on the evolving situation in Ukraine and the potential ramifications of Macron’s troop deployment proposal. The international community will closely monitor diplomatic efforts to navigate through these delicate geopolitical challenges.
Source: Anadolu Agency
