# OPCW experts’ Russia visit will test organization’s impartiality — envoy

https://mins.news/en/item/45494

- TASS, 2026-09-04 13:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2182837

> Russia’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin said a potential visit by OPCW experts to investigate alleged chemical-weapons use in the Ukraine conflict zone would test the body’s integrity, impartiality and professionalism. He said the political climate discourages a voluntary visit and Western pressure has made its timing uncertain.

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