Blinken confronts Russia and China at the UN, calling them out for fueling global disorder

Blinken confronts Russia and China at the UN, calling them out for fueling global disorder

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken verbally sparred with his Russian and Chinese counterparts during a UN Security Council meeting on Friday, accusing their governments of contributing to disorder across the globe.  

In a message seemingly aimed at Moscow and Beijing, the top US diplomat warned Washington would "push back forcefully when we see countries undermine the international order, pretend that the rules we've all agreed to don't exist, or simply violate them at will." 

"Because for the system to deliver, all countries must abide by it and put in the work for its success," Blinken added.

And in what appeared to be a jab at the Trump administration, Blinken said, "I know that some of our actions in recent years have undermined the rules-based order and led others to question whether we are still committed to it. Rather than take our word for it, we ask the world to judge our commitment by our actions."

Blinken also used the meeting to stress the importance of global cooperation, stating international order was in "serious jeopardy." He said the US would work with any country on the challenges the world faces, adding, "including those with whom we have serious differences." 

"Nationalism is resurgent, repression is rising, rivalries