“For twenty years in my diplomatic career I have seen different twists and turns in our foreign policy, but I am not ashamed of my country on February 24 this year,” he wrote, noting the date the invasion began.
“Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is indeed a crime not only against the entire Western world and against the Ukrainian people, but perhaps even the most heinous crime against the people of Russia, with a bold Z-crossing letter. All the hopes and opportunities for a prosperous free society in our country.”
He was contacted by phone by the Associated Press on Monday Confident He handed in his resignation letter in a letter to Ambassador Janet Cadillo. He told Andhra that he had no plans to leave Geneva.
The letter targets the ministry in which he worked. “I am sorry to admit that in these twenty years the level of lies and professionalism in the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been increasing all the time. However, in recent years, it has become simply catastrophic,” he wrote.
Today’s ministry writes, “It’s not about diplomacy,” but “war hysteria, lies and hatred.”
Anatoly Subais, Putin’s special envoy for sustainable development, left Russia in March, but did not comment publicly on the reasons for his departure.
A Online Directory The UN in Geneva has listed Bondare as an adviser on the work of the Russian Federation. The LinkedIn profile in his name reveals that he specializes in arms control, disarmament and disarmament, and has been in his current role since 2019.
“Boris Bondarev is a hero,” said Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, a Geneva – based NGO that circulated a copy of the Russian diplomat’s letter on Twitter.
“We now call on all other Russian ambassadors to the United Nations – and around the world – to follow his moral example and resign.”
Bill Broder, founder of Hermitage Capital and a key critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, tweeted: “This is an incredible letter from a Russian embassy official.
“This is the language that all Russian officials and oligarchy should use if there is any chance of being treated softly by the West.”
“I studied as a diplomat and have been a diplomat for twenty years. The ministry has become my home and family, “said Pondicherry.”
Annabelle Timcid in London and Robin Dixon in Riga contributed to the report.
