“The fastest path forward is to stop those who enable Putin’s aggression,” Blinken said during a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council, which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Debate in New York. He also said that a just peace must be called for that upholds the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Specifically, Blinken highlighted the support of Russia by North Korea and Iran. “The more Russia depends on their support, the more Iran and North Korea get in return,” he said. “And the more (Russian President Vladimir) Putin supports Pyongyang and Tehran, the more he exacerbates the threats to peace and security – not only in Europe, but also in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and around the world.” Blinken also named China, which is helping Russia maintain the war machine.
Blinken reminded the Security Council of its central task: “To strive for a peaceful resolution of conflicts.” The UN Charter is “crystal clear” in this regard. “We must strive for a peace that upholds and does not undermine the fundamental principles of the United Nations,” said Blinken.
