Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations

Remarks to the press by Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation Dmitry Polyanskiy following the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security

Q: Can Russia and the United States find a common ground on this matter?

A: Besides common ground there is a common sense. And we think, that common sense will prevail. That is why we organized this meeting.

Q: So, do you think that Council can do anything to revive the agreement or maybe to reach an agreement?

A: We all have children, we all want their future, so if we proceed from this understanding, we can do something.

Q: You didn’t address the question which Ambassador Cohen asked you about that incident in Russia.

A: I might not know all the details, frankly speaking, because I’m a diplomat, not a military man.

Q: But obviously, Ambassador, this incident is a big concern to everyone.

A: I referred to it in my statement. That we had to develop this types of weapons because of the actions of the United States. And you read it attentively you will find all the answers. Thank you very much. Let’s make the World a safer place.