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It also highlights how highly scripted UNSC meetings tend to be. Like the US Senate, it’s a rarity that actual live debate breaks out. Instead, everything is decided beforehand and all that’s left is to read out their prepared speeches. — PolitiTweet.org

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This UNSC meeting is the literal definition of dramatic irony at this point. All of us watching are aware of Putin’s actions but many of the diplomats remain seemingly oblivious. — PolitiTweet.org

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Kenya’s ambassador speaking, references the “ruin of war that has been experienced by most states sitting around this table.” He says that he hopes that in future days we’ll see de-escalation in Ukraine. 😬 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maxseddon: Putin: "The goal is to defend people who have been victims of abuse and genocide from the Kyiv regime. And we will strive to… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @nickschifrin: NEW @POTUS statement: “Prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked an… — PolitiTweet.org

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@chargrille @nycsouthpaw Norway is the only one who only briefly referenced Putin’s address — PolitiTweet.org

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The fact that the UN Security Council diplomats are still reading speeches printed on paper is truly wild. It’s like the delay and disconnect between reporting on Twitter and on TV taken to an extreme level — PolitiTweet.org

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The fact that the UN Security diplomats are still reading speeches printed on paper is truly wild. It’s like the delay and disconnect between reporting on Twitter and on TV taken to an extreme level — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mgerrydoyle: wonder how much all the intelligence the west has no doubt been feeding ukraine has helped them prepare for the long-range… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AshishSPradhan: Though going farther than his statements at the other 3 recent UNSC meetings on Ukraine where the terms "sovereignty" a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @KatzOnEarth: The problem with finding a solution is that it increasingly seems like the problem is Putin launching a war of regime chan… — PolitiTweet.org

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Brazil’s ambassador calls on all parties not to take actions that inflame tensions. He also urges all parties to withdraw their military forces from the conflict in E. Ukraine. Another boilerplate pre-write that’s been overtaken by events. — PolitiTweet.org

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China’s ambassador says that the situation in Ukraine has reached a “critical juncture.” The “door to a peaceful solution is not fully shut, nor should it be.” Stresses China’s commitment to territorial integrity annnnnnd that’s it thank you for coming to his TED talk — PolitiTweet.org

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And there it is, Norway’s ambassador is the first to reference Putin’s “special operation” and calls on Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine and away from Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders — PolitiTweet.org

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(it took a second for the translation of the UAE’s ambassador to kick in, several diplomats could be seen holding their earpiece and shrugging at each other before the English simulcast began) — PolitiTweet.org

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India’s ambassador says that the situation is “in danger of spiraling into a major crisis.” (lolsob) Also still using the “all parties” language that the US shaded. Nothing about Russia’s aggression. Again. — PolitiTweet.org

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@cleanandgritty France and the UK. And nope!! Those five have a veto on most major decisions like that. Stalin was insistent on that especially given how the USSR was booted from the League of Nations — PolitiTweet.org

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The French ambassador wraps his speech without mentioning Putin’s address. On to the Irish ambassador, who says in Ireland “we know the value of peace. We think one state using or threatening the use of force to expand its territory of get its way is no solution." — PolitiTweet.org

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Fascinating to watch this meeting and see the diplomats deliver their speeches even as Putin announces the military will begin its operation in E. Ukraine. I’m left wondering how long we go before one of the diplomats references this new development... — PolitiTweet.org

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British ambassador ends her speech to the Council: “There is still time for reason, restraint and deescalation. But that time is now." — PolitiTweet.org

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if this was a Model UN conference, this is when the crisis director would be standing in the back of the room as the US finishes her speech to deliver this news https://t.co/e9VqEJlafQ — PolitiTweet.org

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“An occupation of Afghanistan is not in the Soviet Union’s plans” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JoshKovensky: !! Putin says that Russia will accept the L/DNR request for a "special military operation" in Ukraine — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JoshKovensky: Putin earlier called Ukraine "our historical territory" — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JoshKovensky: Putin is addressing the Russian people. Calls the west an "empire of lies" https://t.co/Ckv2gvMle0 — PolitiTweet.org

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i repeat!! — PolitiTweet.org

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.@USAmbUN says she spoke with Biden just before this SC meeting and conveys his support to Ukraine. She then runs through the list of justifications that the US said Russia would give — and how all of them have come to pass — PolitiTweet.org

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Albania’s ambassador says that this isn’t a conflict between Russia and the West, but “between Russia and international law, Russia and the UN Charter." — PolitiTweet.org

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UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres, speaking directly to camera at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine: “President Putin: stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @columlynch: Russian ambassador working the room, first chatting up the Chinese ambassador and then the SG. Now the French, British and… — PolitiTweet.org