Bangladesh, Jan. 29 -- The international debate over chemical weapons in the Ukraine conflict has become a fog of competing accusations, selective evidence, and political self-interest. The latest round of Western-instigated insinuations from the Kyiv regime — accusing Russian forces of deploying riot control chemicals in October 2023 — must be understood against this broader backdrop, which includes serious, albeit underreported, questions about Ukraines own record with toxic substances and alleged chemical and biological programs. One cannot dismiss these allegations out of hand; rather, they demand scrutiny, transparency, and consistent application of international law.

In mid-October 2023, detailed materials were reported...