Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Russia's UN ambassador criticized the US for not granting a visa to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN meeting, calling it a breach of US obligations. The meeting, chaired by China's Foreign Minister, focused on upholding the UN charter and strengthening multilateral cooperation. Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reportedly faced similar visa issues, raising concerns about the US's compliance with the UN Headquarters Agreement.
- ▪Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov was denied a visa to attend a UN Security Council meeting.
- ▪The US State Department stated it did not prevent Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi from traveling to New York.
- ▪Russia's UN ambassador called the visa denial an egregious instance of disrespect for China's UN presidency.
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meetingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRussian ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said the act was a breach of US obligations as host of the UN.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 28, 2026, 07:40 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 07:40 AMNEW YORK - Russia’s UN ambassador said on May 26 that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN.Mr Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council chaired by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi that he said Mr Alimov had intended to attend.A UN diplomat said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi…
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