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Maldives’ UN Envoy Calls Russian Note ‘Diplomatic Trash’ in Leaked Chat

A leaked WhatsApp chat shows Maldives' UN Permanent Representative Ali Naseer Mohamed calling a formal Russian note 'diplomatic trash' after Maldives co-sponsored an ICC report against Russia. The chat, shared by senior state attorney Fathimath Nadha, included ambassadors and senior Foreign Ministry staff. Two members reacted with laughing emojis; one is suspected to be Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, but unconfirmed. Subsequently, Russia cancelled the credential ceremony for Ambassador Abdul Raheem for a second time, straining relations.

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Dec 1, 2025

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A leaked WhatsApp chat shows Maldives' UN Permanent Representative Ali Naseer Mohamed calling a formal Russian note 'diplomatic trash' after Maldives co-sponsored an ICC report against Russia. The chat, shared by senior state attorney Fathimath Nadha, included ambassadors and senior Foreign Ministry staff. Two members reacted with laughing emojis; one is suspected to be Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, but unconfirmed. Subsequently, Russia cancelled the credential ceremony for Ambassador Abdul Raheem for a second time, straining relations.

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