A/HRC/15/43 Russian Federation [Original: Russian] [12 February 2010] 25. The Government of the Russian Federation expressed its strong opposition to the application of unilateral coercive measures. The Government considered that the application of unilateral coercive measures destabilized international relations, provoked and deepened intergovernmental tensions, threatened the security of other States, increased strains in inter-civilization relations and violated human rights and fundamental freedoms. It pointed out that the application of the coercive measures in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the resolutions of the Security Council would not eradicate socioeconomic, interethnic and other tensions that formed the basis of conflicts. According to the Government, such measures undermined the foundation of international law and led to the extension of conflicts. 26. The Government stated that it would continue advocating for a multilateral approach in international affairs. It further noted that such an approach could be based upon acknowledgment by the international community of the principles of indivisibility of security and of diversity in today’s world. III. Analysis 27. As summarized above, 11 States submitted their views on human rights and unilateral coercive measures. Most States responded with reference to the requirements of international law. Most also reconfirmed their adherence to Human Rights Council resolution 12/22 and other international standards relevant to unilateral coercive measures, including through their national legislation and foreign policy. Some States expressed the view that under some circumstances, some unilateral coercive measures might be acceptable, provided that they comply with international law. A few States stressed the importance of solving international disputes through regional and international mechanisms. One State suggested the establishment of mechanisms to monitor the application of unilateral coercive measures within the framework of the Human Rights Council or the United Nations human rights treaty monitoring bodies. 6