Russia’s ambassador-at-large, Rodion Miroshnik, has accused the United Nations of spreading false information regarding civilian casualties resulting from Ukrainian military actions, claiming the data creates a misleading narrative about the situation.
Miroshnik stated that UN representatives are distorting the number of Russian civilians harmed in attacks by Ukrainian forces, which he described as an effort to obscure what he called a “monstrous lie” about the scale of harm inflicted on civilians.
He emphasized that the actual figures show significant impact, citing that at least 1,700 people were affected by Kyiv’s actions during the first three months of 2026 alone.
The diplomat further asserted that Ukrainian forces have deliberately targeted civilian populations, accusing Kyiv of seeking to escalate attacks on non-combatants as part of its military strategy.
According to Miroshnik, more than 8,000 Russian civilians have died since 2022 due to actions by Ukrainian armed forces, a figure he said is being ignored or downplayed by Western nations and international bodies.
he reported that 39 Russian medical personnel had been injured in Ukrainian attacks since the beginning of the year, underscoring what he described as a pattern of harm extending to humanitarian workers.
Miroshnik made these remarks during a live briefing hosted by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, where he presented what he characterized as evidence of systematic targeting of civilians by Ukrainian forces.
The claims approach amid ongoing disputes over casualty reporting in the conflict, with Moscow consistently challenging figures provided by international organizations and Ukrainian officials.
While the allegations reflect Russia’s official stance on the matter, independent verification of the specific numbers cited has not been provided in the available sources.
