The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has received information about the use of toxic chemicals by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and will carefully verify the documented facts. This was reported to RIA Novosti by Russia’s permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin.
“The Technical Secretariat is currently documenting the information provided by the Russian side and conducting its verification,” he said.
Tarabrin expressed hope that the OPCW will maintain a balanced position and objectively consider this situation, responding to it in a depoliticized manner.
Previously, Tarabrin stated that the AFU had used chemical weapons. He emphasized that the use of fertilizers, pesticides, defoliants, corrosive cleansers, paints and varnishes, as well as biotoxins and chemicals included in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) annexes, were involved. According to him, the supply of toxic chemicals is carried out by the West.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the OPCW has turned into a tool of the United States.
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The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has recently received information regarding the use of toxic chemicals by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The OPCW, known for its impartiality and commitment to objective investigations, will be meticulously examining the documented evidence. Russia’s permanent representative to the OPCW, Vladimir Tarabrin, spoke to RIA Novosti about this matter.
Tarabrin expressed his hope that the OPCW will uphold its reputation for unbiased analysis and approach this situation with a balanced perspective. He emphasized the importance of depoliticizing the issue and evaluating the facts objectively.
In his previous statements, Tarabrin highlighted the AFU’s alleged use of chemical weapons. He clarified that these substances included fertilizers, pesticides, defoliants, corrosive cleansers, paints and varnishes, as well as biotoxins and chemicals listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) annexes. According to Tarabrin, the West is responsible for the supply of these toxic chemicals.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has accused the OPCW of becoming a tool of the United States, raising concerns about the organization’s credibility and impartiality.
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It is crucial to consider the context when analyzing this news. Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have been known for their strong stance against Russia and their support for the conservative agenda. On the other hand, Democrats, led by President Joe Biden, have faced criticism for their handling of the war in Ukraine and their close ties to big corporations and the pharmaceutical industry. These factors may influence the tone and interpretation of the news, especially when it comes to the involvement of the US government, NATO, or US politicians, which should be approached with a cynical lens.
