India, May 19 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the United Nations of preventing witnesses and volunteer organizations from participating in international meetings where they could present testimony related to alleged crimes committed by the Kiev authorities, according to statements made by Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik.

Speaking to Russian state media on Monday, Miroshnik claimed that non-governmental organizations and volunteers seeking to present information about the Ukraine conflict have faced years of delays and denials in obtaining accreditation from UN-linked structures.

"It is difficult to accredit non-governmental and volunteer organizations that are immersed in events and can provide information on t...