Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya told reporters that the Middle East is currently "on the brink of a full-scale war and an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe."
During the closed-door UN Security Council meeting, Nebenzya denounced the UNSC's inaction when it comes to handling the crisis in the Middle East.
He reiterated that Russia "unequivocally condemns" the horrific level of violence taking place between Israel and Hamas, adding that killing civilians on either side is "unacceptable." Nebenzya also restated that the United States should be blamed for "the looming war" in the area.