A new initiative - DAY TWO
Turning back to the GSL, Ukraine is the first one to speak; In their speech, they highlight the statement that the Russian invasion is not a “friendly intervention”;
How it couldn't be a friendly intervention?
Considering the fact that 41.8% of Ukraine's population considers themselves Russian. They agree that Russians and Ukranians are one people belonging to the same historical and spiritual space.
The USA wants to address the “insult”, the drama queen speech that Russia implied previously. After that, they try to manipulate China by giving utterances in their preceding speech about how we need to give more attention to find solutions. Which is not wrong. We all can feel how the US is just pretending to have this opinion, they profit the most out of sanctions.
Cuba is humble and gives us a solution that applies to both the eastern bloc and western bloc, but not to their delegation, this is brave.
China feels the need to exit strategies in order to find a collective solution that benefits everyone, as we can see the eastern bloc focuses more on finding solutions than holding grudges.
Iran wants to free the ban from the global bank in order for them to restore their economy, “if the sanction has an evil initiative, it should be punished”.
“Russian sanctions are not the answer to combat sanctions and embargos”-Hungary's delegation proposes a diplomatic resolution with Russia, and they want to respond to the Russias question:
“Is the civilians' happiness really that hard to achieve?-More sanctions will drive us to more depressed civilians”.
Even though Hungary wants and feels pressured to be more on the western bloc, they face the reality and recognize the truth.
Georgia states that every delegate from this session should expand their views and remember that all of us fight for the same cause.
The POIs is a question that is based on if Russia's solution is reliable for Georgia, Georgia's response concluded that if the solution would benefit more nations they would happily join their resolution.
Issues - DAY ONE
The formal debate began at 2:52 PM, they all needed to present their opening speeches on the topic: Reducing the Impact of Sanctions and Embargoes on Civilians.
China is a big advocate of using tools like expensive sanctions because it promotes the economy and it doesn't let other countries use their nation in any way, also they consider that the USA sanctions aren't clear enough. Georgia addresses Russian bank issues, proposing debunking currency as a solution to the economic crisis. North Korea considers that their people have suffered enough and that their nation is the most targeted country by the West, claiming that the sanctions are wrongfully made.
Russia on the other hand truly thinks that the USA is the real abuser and US sanctions regarding Russian-Ukrainian war are drastic and subjective considering the fact that all the “crazy” decisions made in the war are because they wanted to save the Ukrainian kingdom from all the western propaganda that the USA implies. “We wanted to take our friends back, it is only an intervention" this is the comment that the Russian Federation stated considering the fact that a big majority of the Ukrainian population thinks that Ukraine was once Russia we do not consider it an offence.
Russia correctly acknowledges that the UK sanctions are exaggerated, which is a well known fact.
Furthermore the delegation of the United States wrongly accuses not only Russia but also Cuba with the references about criminal activity related actions in which they are not in the place to talk about as they dont have more than 16.5 violent crimes for every 1000 Americans starting from 9-18+ years, which is cruel.
The Cuban delegation is bringing to the surface the fact that the change of Obama administration to the Biden administration is one of the main causes of their continuous deprivation .The Ukrainian delegation makes an impertinent commentary about how The Cuban delegation didn't make any effort in bettering its relationships with the UN even though it's pathetic to beg for tolerance, how insolent.
The press of Russia Today observes how western countries ignore the topics of Military sanctions, Targeted sanctions, and some key terms that need to be addressed. They focused on the economic sanctions, and talked just a bit about the diplomatic sanctions and then left it in the air .
Ever since the dawn of time, sanctions have been used and seen as a precursor to war. Remembering this we all should be aware that Germany has no right to oppose Russia in any way.
Germany additionally banned RT in February 2022. After the 2022 Russian reoccupy of Ukraine, Poland and then the entire European Union as well as Canada announced they were formally banning RT as well, while independent service providers in over 10 countries suspended broadcasts of RT. This is a direct censure to us and we see it as a straight disrespect to the right of reply ,this is supporting the fact that they want to keep the truth from their people and as well the way they promote propaganda.
The moderated caucus on the topic “Humanitarian Effects of Sanctions” is a good subtopic on the main topic(Reducing the Impact of Sanctions and Embargoes on Civilians) because now we can really discuss how barbaric the US really is.
Russia acknowledges how their people are forced not to leave the country . How more sanctions will not resolve the problem and only will make it more severe. As always we are being down-to-earth and we don't mask reality .
Iran expresses how difficult it is being banned from the global bank ,how they also have needs ,the delegation is attacked by the western block by summarizing that Iran’s islamic regime is the one causing it, which is a bold impertinence and discrimination against islam in general. Do we need to change our religion and beliefs just to be accepted?
We believe that the Russian sanctions are a basic and logical response to all the discrimination they had gone through. The USA is decking out the Russian Federation's “denial” of fault in the major sanctions which are just a bias-motivated crime that isn't supported by any actions.
North Korea accuses the US of wrongly cutting relations with the delegation and continues to claim unlawful sanctions, which is a known fact. France wrongfully states that "Russia does not care about civilian lives". Russia responds to France with the fact that they are not the nation to speculate like this considering the fact that France has bigger taxes for foreign students, especially Russian students. If the taxes aren't paid at time they transform into sanctions, not ordinary ones but expensive sanctions that don't fit with the standard of living.
China highlights the fact that we need to focus more on finding a solution than fighting. This statement should humble all the delegations that try to bring the eastern bloc down.
Hungary is dependent on Russia, the delegation is aware that the EU cant survive without Russia. This is one reason why Russia is so important to other nations. Hungary is aware that ”we are suffering of our own sanction” referring to the western bloc.
Russia owns more than 40% of Europe,the Ural Mountains divide Russia into two parts, bisecting the Eurasian supercontinent. European Russia covers the vast majority of Eastern Europe, and spans roughly 40% of Europe's total landmass but you don't see The Russian Federation putting enormous sanctions on their belonged part.
Cuba spreads awareness on the extreme financial losses caused by the West because they are still destroying their economy. They feel offended by the rejection that they experience on a daily basis.
The Belarus delegation betrays The Russian Federation and asks the Western diplomats for “help” on the issue of the humanitarian condition of less developed countries. Given the fact that they haven't asked Russia for help and just expected to know their problem, this is an example of immaturity.
Russia holds a speech on how the US should own their actions more and that they are a drama queen (which we agree). The USA cannot stand reality and feel offended by it, which resulted in an apology from The Russian Federation,we are humble as always.
While the committee is discussing their stance ,a topic that we can't interfere with, I want to highlight the professionalism of the chairs -Clara Pistol and Alexandru Ciotirnae , two talented delegates ,extraordinary chairs and lovely people to talk with , pure souls that respect and are willing to listen , let’s not ignore their intelligence ,on a emotional one and the critical one.
They were rational and cerebral throughout all the days of the committee and although there were moments where we did not do our best, they helped us to gain confidence in our potential.
The press of Russia Today can proudly state that it was mainly the chairs fault for the amazing performance we gave during the ECOSOC committee.
Russia Today feels like they gained not only acquaintance for future MUNs but also a friend. Thank you for having faith in me.
-With love and appreciation from RT, Ioana Ilie-Rusu
Respecting my stance now, we will get back to put together the resolutions. Even though the majority would want one resolution ,like always there will be 2 blocs, eastern one and the western one, due to the mandatory circumstances. That being noted, The resolutions are finished on Sunday morning.
Cuba considered that the Eastern block is very inclusive. They have included in their resolution the humanitarian aid office situation.
Russia expresses the problem with abusive sanctions and that the West should tackle the issues with more attention .Which is an obvious factor that should be put into consideration.
Russia makes known the International Fund procedure. Russia stands in the need of new laws in order to diminish discrimination in sanctioned nations.
The Eastern block's resolution prioritizes humanitarian aid and seems to be especially concerned with the welfare of less developed countries' civilians". The Russian Federation is very glad to collaborate with many nations.
Considering the fact that Russia is the most sanctioned country they are saddened by the fact that they could not maintain one block.
Cuba proposes "clear exit strategies". Cuba is sure that the sanctions won't affect the international trade system, taking into account that the resolutions are quite similar.
We are discussing the amendments, where the direction of the resolution will go?
The USA is offended that their resolution is very unlikely to pass, they state that the eastern resolution is lacking logic and empathy in response to their failure. We consider it an amusing attempt to fail our resolution.
When the voting procedure starts, the delegates need to state whatever they are against or in favor. 12 are in favor and 10 against.