Foreign Secretary David Lammy gives powerful speech condemning Putin's 'mafia state' at UNSC

"Your invasion is about your own interests. Yours alone. To expand your mafia state into a mafia empire. An empire built on corruption."

Watch Foreign Secretary David Lammy speak at the United Nations Security Council, in which he condemns Putin's war in Ukraine.

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[DavidGetling]

I'm not a Labour fan, but that was an excellent speech by David Lammy, that Britain can be proud of.

[sophanasan]

The speech of UK’s Foreign Minister is extremely commendable and respectful!

[jarmohimma]

So GREAT SPEECH !!! We cant give up to support Ukraine as long as needed. Hope Trump hear this speech ?

[bobkulic]

Excellent speech!
Russia should be kicked out of the UN!

[LittleStar]

What a powerful speech! It was truly heartfelt and sincere.

[stevennotgiven]

Great words. Lets hope they don't fall on deaf ears.

[aaronnoone]

About time Britain found its fighting tone and made clear that we do not allow bullies to win, not now, not ever!

[matthewsill-eigf]

I don't support labour but that was a great speech well done

[lake]

The man was spot on in everything he said and delivered with extreme clarity. This kind of cutting through the noise is exactly what we need these days when some people (and some governments) are either deliberately twisting the rather simple facts of what’s going on, confused due to the dis-/misinformation, or unwilling to state the brutal facts. And when we understand and maintain clarity of what’s going on, it’s easy to see what we must do and keep on doing more and more effectively- support Ukraine and stop Russia. No question about it. Well done, sir. Other politicians, take note. Greetings from Finland.

[JoeGiggler]

Excellent! Had to listen twice, it was just that good!

[gheorghefalcaru]

- OMG! OMG! OMG! thats a human being! FORGET Scholz and the rest of it!
- LOVE YOU SIR Foreign Secretary David Lammy

[ignaciourena]

Foreign Secretary David Lammy One of the BEST SPEECH EVER!

[toragodzen]

condemning doesn't work !!! show the POWER!

[allenhanley]

Never thought i would agree with Lammy but he hit the nail on the head with this speech. Good on him. Just hope he continues to fight Ukraines corner.

[shaneconnors]

Great Words from a FRIEND OF THE WORLD!

[jonwilko]

Nich speech David lammy it’s about time someone said it for what it is 🇬🇧👍

[PdR]

Great speech for a very serious matter!

[tanix]

Well said that man
United we will stand

[farrider]

Fire🔥in the speech. Goosebumps on my skin.
Very well said !
Kudos

[kasperchristiansen]

Bravo - one of the strongest speeches ever given at the UN.