Middle East
Lebanon· BeirutUN Security Council meeting on Lebanon ceasefire failure
Russia's V.A. Nebenzya addresses the UN Security Council regarding the failure of the April 17 ceasefire and ongoing aggression in Lebanon.
Quorum · collective opinions
Lebanon's Security and International Support
First report 53m agoLast update 38m agoThe European Union is forming a new support mission for Lebanon, which is welcomed by some amidst security concerns.
Lebanese politicians reject threats from Hezbollah, and there are discussions about local issues like fire incidents and preservation efforts.
Lebanon's Internal Security and Political Developments
First report 4h agoLast update 3h agoThere is concern over internal security issues, such as explosives-laden trucks and cybercrime, with calls for investigations and state authority.
The general amnesty law is set to take effect, signaling a move towards reconciliation despite some provisions requiring clarification.
Reports confirm Russia's pledge of humanitarian aid and ongoing news broadcasts in Lebanon.
Lebanon's internal security and political developments
First report 4h agoLast update 3h agoEU support for Lebanon's security forces in tackling cybercrime, smuggling, and port governance is seen as a positive step.
The general amnesty law is set to take effect after a court rejected challenges, despite requests for clarifications on corruption provisions.
The discovery of an explosives shipment in Bekaa raises questions about state authority and the need for accountability, with some fearing Israeli escalation.
Historical events like the killing of Malcolm Kerr in Beirut are revisited, linking them to Iran's proxies and propaganda.
Public figures · stances & shifts
Sergei Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
on UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon
Condemns Israeli actions: Sergei Lavrov's cluster strongly condemns Israel's aggressive actions in Lebanon, views the ceasefire as a pretext for occupation, and demands immediate Israeli withdrawal, while supporting Lebanon's sovereignty.
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