News Desk
Malé, Maldives — Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has moved to clarify a recent tweet about the Russia-Ukraine conflict after it drew sharp criticism from Levan Dzhagaryan, the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The disagreement, which has played out online, marks a rare direct exchange between a senior Maldivian political figure and a Russian diplomat.
Gayoom’s tweet, which quickly sparked debate, called attention to what he sees as the United Nations’ failure to act effectively in the ongoing conflict.
“It has come to my attention that my tweet regarding an incident in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been misinterpreted and taken out of context by some,” Gayoom said, aiming to clear up misunderstandings. He stressed that his comments were meant to highlight what he perceives as a lack of action by the United Nations.
Gayoom clarified that his tweet was not intended to comment on the accuracy of BBC reporting on the conflict. Instead, he pointed to the broader repercussions of continued fighting, including its negative impact on nations like the Maldives, which are not directly involved but suffer the economic fallout.
Ambassador Dzhagaryan’s response was swift and pointed. He accused Gayoom of having a simplistic understanding of the conflict, shaped by Western narratives.
The exchange underscores the broader geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and highlights the ongoing global debate over media narratives, diplomatic stances, and international intervention. As Gayoom’s clarification suggests, the consequences of such conflicts extend far beyond the battlefield, affecting smaller nations and global economic stability.
