Russian diplomats resign in protest of war in Ukraine
24 May BBC Russian diplomat Boris Bondarev has resigned. To protest once morest the bloody and stupid war once morest Ukraine from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bondareve, whose LinkedIn profile states, works at the UN ambassador in Geneva. Switzerland told the BBC he knew the decision to speak out would equate to The Kremlin now considers him a traitor.
But Bondarev stood by a statement describing the war as a “crime once morest the Ukrainian people” and “the people of Russia”, while Russia had not yet commented.
in a letter posted on social media and shared with fellow diplomats Bondarev explained that He chose to end his 20-year career because he might no longer engage in the bloodthirsty, illogical and absolutely unnecessary stigma.
“The makers of this war only needed one thing. that is, in power forever and to achieve that goal They were as willing to sacrifice their lives as they might. Thousands of Russians and Ukrainians died just for this.”
The letter also hit the Russian Foreign Ministry. It accused the Russian foreign ministry of being more interested in “harassment, lies and hate” than diplomacy.
Bondarev told the BBC: He didn’t see any other options. besides resignation But he did not expect that many people would follow him. “I don’t think it has changed much, to be honest, but I think it’s a little brick. One that will form a larger wall that will eventually form. I hope so.”
Mr Bondarev said At first, the invasion of Ukraine brought his colleagues joy, joy, elation. that Russia has taken drastic steps But now they are not satisfied. because we are facing some problem. The first is the economy. But I don’t see that many people will repent and change their attitude. They may become less extremist. less aggressive but not at peace.”
On the other hand, Bondarev said in an open letter that He was never ashamed of his own country. Just as he felt on Feb. 24, the day that Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
It is unclear whether Was he the first diplomat to resign from the diplomatic corps? Several sources told AFP that Someone else might have another Even though no one speaks in public
Bondaev should be aware of the real situation that Russia will now see he is a traitor but noted that he had done nothing illegal. “I just quit and spoke my mind. But I think I definitely worry regarding my safety.”
