A large number of delegates, including France, Germany and England, left the hall at the United Nations Human Rights Council to protest the speech of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin.

“We fully support Ukraine. We want to see a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter,” Britain’s UN Permanent Representative Simon Manley stated in his speech, also arguing that Ukraine should be at the negotiating table.

“If we ignore the events in Ukraine without reacting, we will open the door to the disintegration of the fundamental principles on which the UN was founded,” France’s UN Permanent Representative Jerome Bonnafont said.

On the other hand, Sergey Vershinin accused Ukraine of “flagrant violations of basic human rights” and accused Western countries of “Russophobia,” and said “Protecting human rights and freedoms is incompatible with double standards,” in his speech.”

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Iran Warns Europe Over Nuclear Dispute

On Jun 6, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a stern warning to the UK, Germany, and France, accusing them of making a “new strategic mistake” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. In a social media post, Arakchi said, “Iran will give a tough and determined response to the violation of its rights,” criticizing the European trio for backing a resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

Arakchi condemned the move as baseless, recalling past disputes in 2005 which led to the expansion of Iran’s uranium enrichment. “Have these three really not learned any lessons in the last twenty years?” he said.

Meanwhile, the IAEA reported on May 31 that Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile had grown from 274.8 kg in February to 408.6 kg by May 17. In response, the UK, Germany, and France are reportedly preparing to refer Iran’s file to the UN Security Council, which could activate the “snapback” mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions.

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Dozens of Delegates Leave UN Human Rights Council’s Hall to Protest Russia

Iran Warns Europe Over Nuclear Dispute