US Ambassador to UN Blames Russia for new violence in eastern Ukraine

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters



02 FEB 2017 AT 16:50 ET

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, blamed Russia on Thursday for the recent surge of violence in eastern Ukraine and warned Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia will not be lifted until Moscow returns Crimea to Kiev.

“I consider it unfortunate on the occasion of my first appearance here I must condemn the aggressive actions of Russia,” Haley said, making her first public remarks inside the Security Council since being sworn in as the United States’ representative to the United Nations last month.

“It shouldn’t happen, or be that way. We do want to better our relations with Russia. However, the dire situation in eastern Ukraine is one that demands clear and strong condemnation of Russian actions.”

Her remarks came amid speculation over new U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions towards Moscow. Trump has praised Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and expressed a wish for improved relations between the two countries.

Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/us-ambassador-to-un-blames-russia-for-new-violence-in-eastern-ukraine/

[wcmagumba]

1. Pretty daring...

probably for show only, if real could get her sacked...

[fleur-de-lisa]

2. Hmm . . . how long until Cheeto fires her?

Vulgar Yam no likey rebuke of Pootie Poot!

[NewJeffCT]

4. was just going to say that

He's going to bring her into an office and film it saying "you're fired"

[nycbos]

3. She should probably inform her boss.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

5. "X-nay on the Iticism-cray of utin-Pay! I don't want any ideo-Vays!"

I can only imagine a nervous Trump gesturing in the background.

[lamp_shade]

6. +1,000,000

[Leghorn21]

12. Ahahahaahhhaa!!! Brilliant, Tommy!! eom

[fleabiscuit]

14. LOL

[mn9driver]

7. She has no actual authority to do anything. This is window dressing.

How many times have the Russians made disapproving noises about something they were in reality completely responsible for? Many.

Haley's role is to give cover to the White House. Nothing else.

[Red Mountain]

8. Correct

We'll know if she's honest or in on the scam if she ever gets fed up and resigns.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. How's the weather in St. Petersburg?

Welcome to DU.

I have no idea what you are meaning.

[Brother Buzz]

11. What are you talking about?

It was run back and forth through Babelfish three times. It's as clear as mud.

[rzemanfl]

13. The weather in Florida is quite nice. We will have to wait for the Russian

weather report.

[gopiscrap]

15. Welcome to DU

[Cha]

16. Isn't that in Direct Contrast to trumpShite?

[TomCADem]

17. Sure Flynn Will Have a Private Call With Russia...

...that Nikki really does not speak for the President.

[Blue_Tires]

18. Well, she's certainly stating the obvious...