Moscow Pushes Back: How Russia Is Challenging Israel at the UN and Beyond
Russia is openly challenging Israel’s actions around Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, using speeches at the United Nations and formal statements to call recent Israeli strikes illegal and destabilizing. Moscow says force will worsen the crisis and urges talks instead, positioning itself as a counterweight to Western backing for Israel.
At the UN General Assembly and in side briefings, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Israel of trying to “blow up” the region and bury UN decisions on a Palestinian state. Russian diplomats also warn that attacks on Iran risk setting off a wider war that could pull in multiple countries.
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After Israel’s June strikes inside Iran, the Kremlin called the operation unprovoked and a violation of the UN Charter, while signaling that Russia was ready to help mediate to stop escalation. That same week, Moscow told Washington not to support military action against Iran, citing the danger of a nuclear incident and broader regional spillover.
Inside the Security Council, Russia backs resolutions pressing Israel to change course in Gaza and has used its month as Council president to keep the war high on the agenda. UN readouts show repeated debates over civilian harm and access, with Russia arguing that Council demands on Israel should be stronger.
Moscow’s messaging also mixes criticism with pragmatism. The Kremlin says it supports any plan that ends the fighting—calling out a new U.S. peace push—while reminding audiences it favors a two-state outcome and opposes steps it sees as collective punishment. That line aims to cast Russia as both a critic of Israeli military policy and a potential broker.
What this means in practice is more UN maneuvering, sharper Russian media campaigns, and active shuttle calls with regional leaders. It may also mean new draft resolutions and public offers to host talks, even as Russia’s ties with Iran shape how far it goes. Watch for statements from Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia during Russia’s Council presidency and for any formal mediation proposals that move beyond rhetoric.
Video and transcripts of Lavrov’s UN remarks are available for viewers who want to hear the language Moscow is using directly. These clips and official texts show the consistent themes: de-escalation, legal arguments, and blame on Israel and its backers for widening the conflict.
Sources
Russia MFA statement condemning Israeli actions; Reuters report on June strikes deemed illegal. https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2025920/?utm
Lavrov remarks accusing Israel of “blowing up” the region (Jerusalem Post; Asharq Al-Awsat). https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868764?utm
Reuters on Russia warning the U.S. over Iran; AP on Putin’s mediation offer. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-warns-us-not-help-israel-militarily-against-iran-2025-06-18/?utm
UN Security Council debates and agenda; Russia’s October presidency overview. https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16178.doc.htm?utm
Kremlin welcoming efforts to end the Gaza war. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/kremlin-says-it-hopes-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-is-implemented-2025-09-30/?utm
Russia’s UN mission briefing by Ambassador Nebenzia. https://russiaun.ru/en/news/pressbriefing11025?utm
Video/transcript of Lavrov’s UN speech; official foreign ministry materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQMVOgqvCY&utm
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