#Polyanskiy at #UNSC open debate on general issues relating to sanctions: “Secondary” #sanctions of major Western powers create a “toxic vibe” around Pyohgyang that discourages from cooperating with the #DPRK even in the areas that are not touched by international restrictions. https://t.co/UsZCW2MRQM

#Polyanskiy: We hear words that #UNSC restrictive measures must not have a bearing on the life of ordinary people, but unfortunately when it comes to practical impact of such restrictions, they often trigger deterioration of socio-economic situation in states under #sanctions. https://t.co/EHKJZTH8OX

#Polyanskiy: As for #Afghanistan, Security Council resolution 2615 plays a critical role, because it stipulates that humanitarian assistance constitutes no violation of 1988 #sanctions regime. Hopefully, this will help prevent a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan🇦🇫. https://t.co/jwIF61wPJM

#Nebenzia: As #UNCC concludes its mandate, we need to learn this “Iraqi lesson” and develop a shared understanding that “the language of #sanctions”, as one of the strongest forms of response to threats to international peace & security, should only be used in exceptional cases. https://t.co/zXVNmWq5rl