Thomas-Greenfield, on the “Meet the Press” program broadcast on NBC television, regarding Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, said, “We can isolate the Russians from the UN. We can isolate them from the UN’s private institutions, and they will feel this isolation.” made its assessment.
“WE WILL TAKE THE DECISION OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE UN SECURITY BOARD”
Stating that they have many tools in their hands to apply pressure to Russia and they are using all of them, Thomas-Greenfield said, “The UN Security Council will hold a new meeting today. At this meeting, we will make an emergency meeting of the UN General Assembly. The general assembly meeting is expected to be held on Monday.” he said.
“WE EXPECT A UN VOTE THAT RUSSIA CANNOT VETO”
Thomas-Greenfield added that they are waiting for the approval of a UN General Assembly, which Russia cannot veto, until Wednesday.
ONE OF THE 5 PERMANENT COUNTRIES
Russia, America, France, England and China, the 5 permanent members of the UNSC, have veto power to prevent any resolution they do not approve. (AA)