This is the moment to prove that you stand for the UN Charter.” Russia: West is fueling war “A year after, against all odds, Ukraine is effectively defending itself against a much stronger enemy and I appeal to you: this is a decisive moment to show support, unity, and solidarity. “Exactly a year ago I was standing here appealing to the nations united in this Hall on the need to prevent war,” he said. This requires sending a strong and clear message that the UN Charter should serve as the basis for the process of peaceful resolution. With the support of the world, he said, Ukraine can restore its territorial integrity and respect for the UN Charter, which will discourage Russia and other aggressors from wanting to attack other nations. “We have no choice but to keep fighting for our survival, as any of you would,” he said, citing atrocities that amount to genocide, including forcible deportation, torture, rape and attacks on civilians. The current situation on the frontlines proves they want war, not peace, as Russia is mounting attacks, from the Dnipro River to the Russian border, striking Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure with salvos of cruise missiles and drones, he added. “No one should be fooled by Russia’s empty calls for negotiations,” he said. We don’t have a moment to lose.”ĭmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, addresses the 17th plenary meeting of the resumed General Assembly Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine. “The longer the fighting continues, the more difficult this work will be. “While prospects may look bleak today, we know that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the UN Charter and international law,” he said. He called for full support of the recent UN launch of a $5.6 billion humanitarian appeal for the people of Ukraine. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the one-year mark stands as a “grim milestone”, and the impact is being felt far beyond Ukraine. Culture, family bonds, sports, arts, and the acknowledgement of the shared destiny of humanity will certainly help nations currently facing each other in the trenches.” Costs of war “ This war will come to an end, and the time of reconstruction, reconciliation, and transformation will come. “Across the UN system, we are working tirelessly to find solutions to your plight and to accompany you on the road to reconstruction,” he said. UN General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi addresses the 17th plenary meeting of the resumed Eleventh Emergency Special Session on Ukraine. Currently, 40 per cent of Ukrainians need humanitarian assistance.Ĭondemning the systematic targeting of civilian infrastructure that has left millions of Ukrainians without energy, water, and heat in the depths of winter, he said such actions violate international humanitarian law. Outlining the landscape of the ongoing war, the Assembly President said 20,000 civilians and many soldiers are dead ,and countless more injured, while eight million refugees have spread across Europe and beyond, and six million remain internally displaced. The draft text calls for an immediate ceasefire, demands that Russia leaves Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for accountability for serious crimes and justice for all victims. The General Assembly eleventh emergency special session resumed, with the introduction of a new draft resolution and two proposed amendments, and is expected to last into Thursday or Friday. Russia can end its aggression and the war it has unleashed. “Too many lives, livelihoods, families and communities have been lost.
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