The head of the Russian delegation at a UN climate meeting in Paris has reportedly apologized for Russia’s major attack on Ukraine. After an impassioned statement from his Ukrainian colleague regarding the situation in her country Oleg Anisimow surprised declares that he wants to “apologize on behalf of all Russians for the inability to prevent this conflict”, three sources told AFP following the closing meeting of the 195 member states of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Sunday. “Those who see what is happening cannot find any justification for this attack on Ukraine,” quoted the three sources from the English language translation of Anisimov’s speech. Accordingly, he also expressed his “enormous admiration” for the Ukrainian delegation. Delegates and observers were clearly impressed by Anisimov’s contribution, as reported by half a dozen witnesses. “He knows he’s taking a personal risk, it was a very sincere message”, said one participant. Anisimov emphasized that he was not speaking for the delegation, but was giving his personal view.
