Statement by Belarus MFA Spokesperson R.Varankou regarding Belarus convening UN Security Council urgent meeting

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Statement by Belarus MFA Spokesperson R.Varankou regarding Belarus convening UN Security Council urgent meeting

Following the terrorist attack on 17 June in the Bryansk Region of the Russian Federation against a civilian bus carrying Belarusian citizens, predominantly children, the Republic of Belarus has requested Colombia, which currently holds the Presidency of the UN Security Council, to convene an urgent meeting of the Council.

I would like to note that Belarus is not currently a member of the Security Council. Our request was supported by our ally and permanent member of the Security Council, the Russian Federation. In accordance with the provisional rules of procedure of the UN Security Council, the meeting will take place in the near future.

The Belarusian side intends to use the platform of this UN charter body to urgently and fully convey its perspective on the incident to the international community.

We will insist on the need for an immediate, objective, and impartial international investigation. Such crimes must not be covered up, and the perpetrators must not evade justice.

The Republic of Belarus has always consistently advocated, and continues to advocate, for strict adherence to the norms of international law and the protection of the civilian population, especially children, who must never, under any circumstances, become targets in armed conflicts.

During the upcoming meeting, the Belarusian side will also draw the attention of the Security Council to recent statements by the leadership of Ukraine, which openly declare a readiness to launch strikes against the territory of Belarus, including critical infrastructure facilities. Such rhetoric not only grossly flouts the fundamental principles of international law but also poses a direct threat to regional and international security.

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