“The problem with freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden is evolving in such a dramatic way, not in a vacuum. I think no one of our colleagues will deny that events in the Red Sea are the direct reflection of the violence in Gaza, where the fierce operation of Israel goes on for three months already," said Nebenzia.
“It is not a secret that Mideast region is extremely disillusioned with the fact that the US that backs Israeli action all the time is holding hostage other Security Council members and prevents the adoption of a resolution that would demand an immediate ceasefire. Time after time, using veto power, Washington undermines all efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians,” stressed Nebenzia.
“It becomes more difficult for Mideast governments to manage public sentiment and in the case when non-state actors come on the stage, it becomes almost impossible,” Nebenzia said.
US-Backed Red Sea Coalition's Legitimacy is Questionable
“That’s why our job for today is not only to confirm the collective message to Ansar Allah, which was agreed on December 1, about the inadmissibility of their actions but also to poor cold water on the 'hotheads' in Washington that eye another Mideast conflict as part of their own geopolitical game,” Nebenzia pointed out.
Russia Condemns Attacks on Civillian Vessels, Urges Houthis to Show Restraint
“Free and safe navigation in the region is a cornerstone of sustainable shipments of both commercial and humanitarian cargoes. We strongly condemn the attacks on civilian vessels that threaten not only freedom and safety of navigation, but also lives and health of the crewmembers,” stressed the Russian diplomat.