Vasily Nebenzya
Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations
Background
Vasily Alekseyevich Nebenzya is a Russian diplomat who serves as the Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations. In that role, he represents the Russian government in UN proceedings, including the Security Council and the General Assembly, and speaks on behalf of Moscow in international diplomatic discussions. His official title is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, reflecting his status as Russia’s top-ranking envoy to the UN. He is an important figure in Russian foreign affairs because the position places him at the center of Russia’s engagement with major international crises and negotiations.
Born on 26 February 1962, Nebenzya is part of Russia’s diplomatic corps and has built his career within the country’s foreign policy institutions. The available record identifies him primarily through his appointment as Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, but does not provide a detailed chronology of earlier postings or internal government offices. His designation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary indicates a senior diplomatic rank within the Russian foreign service. He has therefore been associated with Russia’s formal representation in one of the most visible multilateral forums in global diplomacy.
Nebenzya has been publicly associated with Russia’s positions on major international security issues, especially those debated at the United Nations. In March 2026, he said Russia would not request a UN Security Council meeting over a Ukrainian Armed Forces missile strike on Bryansk that killed seven civilians, according to reporting cited in the database. That statement reflected his role as the main public voice for Russia at the UN on issues involving the war in Ukraine and related security concerns. As Russia’s envoy, he remains a key participant in the presentation and defense of the Kremlin’s positions in international institutions.
Timeline
Nebenzya said Russia would not request a UN Security Council meeting over Ukraine’s missile strike on Bryansk.
Russia Will Not Request a UN Security Council Meeting Over the Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike on BryanskNebenzya described the Bryansk strike as having killed seven civilians.
Russia Will Not Request a UN Security Council Meeting Over the Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike on Bryansk
Documents
Russia Will Not Request a UN Security Council Meeting Over the Ukrainian Armed Forces Strike on Bryansk
Russia's UN envoy Nebenzya said Moscow will not request a UN Security Council meeting over Ukraine's missile strike on Bryansk, which killed seven civilians.