Boris Bondarev, a 20-year veteran of Russia's diplomatic service, announced his resignation in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a rare public protest, Bondarev posted a statement on LinkedIn condemning Russia's actions and criticizing the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also lambasted Russia's leadership for corruption and their willingness to sacrifice lives for power. The Russian mission to the UN in Geneva declined to comment on the matter, and Bondarev did not respond to messages sent to his LinkedIn account.