Title: Kremlin Explains Why Putin Will Not Attend UN General Assembly in New York
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his decision not to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting in New York, as explained by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Citing the current state of affairs in the United States and its obligations as the UN headquarters, Peskov suggested that New York is not the most suitable destination for Putin’s travel at this time.
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Kremlin officials have provided an explanation for President Putin’s absence at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. According to Dmitry Peskov, the President’s decision not to travel to the United States was based on a strategic assessment of the current geopolitical environment.
Peskov told Sputnik that Putin’s recent travel history suggests that he has not visited the United States in recent years. He emphasized that the current situation in the United States, particularly in relation to its role as the UN headquarters, does not fulfill its obligations in the best way. This, according to Peskov, makes the United States a less than ideal destination for Putin at this juncture.
Furthermore, Peskov highlighted that the decision not to attend the UN General Assembly is in line with Putin’s previous choices to forego attending the assembly. Despite this, the President has approved the composition of the Russian delegation for the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which is set to take place in New York in September. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been designated to lead the delegation.
The absence of Putin at the UN General Assembly has raised international interest and speculation about the implications of this decision. The Russian delegation’s participation, however, indicates the country’s continued engagement in international forums and discussions.
The geopolitical landscape and the current status of US-Russia relations seem to be at the heart of Putin’s decision. As the United States faces increasing criticism for its handling of its role as the UN headquarters, the choice not to travel to New York appears to be a reflection of Russia’s strategic considerations.
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Keywords: Kremlin, Putin, UN General Assembly, New York, Dmitry Peskov, Sergey Lavrov, Russian delegation, UN headquarters, geopolitical relations, US-Russia relations
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