Russia Absent from UN Meeting on Humanitarian Law

Switzerland urges renewed commitment to Geneva Conventions as global conflicts escalate

Russia was the only UN Security Council member absent from the Geneva meeting.
The session commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis called for prioritizing respect for international humanitarian law.
Russia dismissed the meeting as unnecessary, emphasizing other priorities for the Security Council.
The International Committee of the Red Cross highlighted the strain on humanitarian laws due to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.