Russia Absent from UN Meeting on Humanitarian Law
Switzerland urges renewed commitment to Geneva Conventions as global conflicts escalate
Overview
- 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.