Swiss MP calls for limiting Russia’s rights in UNSC

Russia, as a member of the UN Security Council violating the norms of international law, should have its rights in the body limited.

This was stated in a comment to Guildhall by Swiss Parliamentarian Nicolas Walder, who is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

“I am very concerned about the maneuvers, attacks, and risks taken by Russia around the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, as well as around other nuclear sites. It shows Russia's disregard for international law and international security,” Nicolas Walder said.

“I consider that the members of the Security Council, and in particular the permanent members, should have obligations towards international law. Countries that violate it to a large extent, such as Russia or even China, should have their rights limited so that the UN retains its credibility and, above all, can continue to defend the foundations of our international order. Let us remind you that Russia refused to remove weapons from the territory of ZNPP,” the lawmaker stressed.

Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vasiliy Nebenzya, claimed that Russia needs weapons to "protect" the captured nuclear power plant from "terrorists."

Earlier, the UN Secretary-General called for establishing a security perimeter around the ZNPP and urged the Russians to pull troops from the ZNPP premises. António Guterres emphasized that the nuclear power plant should not be used as part of any military operation.

The United States also called for a demilitarized zone to be set up around the plant and for the pullback of Russian forces from its site.

Meanwhile, Russia has deployed explosives, artillery, and armored vehicles at the ZNPP premises, ignoring basic nuclear safety rules. In addition, the Russian military is resorting to provocations in the satellite town of Enerhodar, aiming to accuse the Ukrainian forces of shelling the NPP.