Western diplomats criticize Lavrov and Russia at UN meeting.

Western diplomats criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a UN Security Council meeting for Russia's unprovoked assault on Ukraine. Lavrov defended his country's military action and accused the US and its allies of undercutting global diplomacy. Representatives from about 50 countries spoke, highlighting the importance of preserving multilateralism and reforming the Security Council to reflect the 21st century world instead of the post-World War II power structure.