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first: 2020-02-14
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“We should strive to create the conditions for, on the one hand, invigorating the political negotiations, and, on the other, reaching an understanding on practical measures to minimize human suffering in Ukraine. Civilians wishing to flee the hostilities must be able to do so in safety, and those who decide to stay cannot become targets of attacks. In the same vein, parties must grant safe passage to relief consignments to those in need. Once again, Brazil reiterates the call for all parties to fully respect, and ensure respect for, international humanitarian law.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“As the main United Nations organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has the mandate and the responsibility to address the situation in an effective manner. Nevertheless, our assessment is that the Security Council is failing in its role to help support efforts to foster a constructive dialogue between the parties, with the aim of brokering an effective peace settlement to the conflict. We deeply regret that the Security Council has not been able to speak with one voice throughout the crisis. Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law, protecting civilians and calling for peace are the objectives that should unite rather than divide us.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We once again renew our pleas for a broad, effective and immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Only after the silencing of the guns and the withdrawal of troops are achieved will it be possible to halt the immense costs of human suffering that the conflict has brought about. The General Assembly recently adopted resolution ES-11/2, on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. As we said on that occasion (see A/ES-11/PV.7), the General Assembly could not become a bystander to the shocking consequences of the conflict, and, as we added last week in this Chamber (see S/PV.9008), neither can the Security Council.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“The recent reports of acts of violence against civilians in Bucha, Irpin, Kharkiv, Donetsk and other places affected by the conflict are extremely worrying, according to the statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross. We call for a genuinely independent and thorough investigation of all reported violations, with the full cooperation of both parties to the conflict, without prejudging any conclusions and underscore the need for perpetrators to be held accountable. The international community has witnessed for too long appalling scenes of destruction of once peaceful cities, with shocking images from the conflict and the desperation of thousands of civilians trapped on the battlefield with no food, no water and no electricity.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Ambassador Nusseibeh, along with her team at the United Arab Emirates Mission, for competently navigating the work of the Security Council in March. I welcome His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, at this meeting of the Security Council today. I would like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths for their updated briefings on the situation in Ukraine. As we enter the sixth week of hostilities on Ukrainian territory, we continue to witness appalling images of human suffering.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“De-escalation of tensions and negotiations are the only way out of this conflict, not only for the countries directly involved, but also for the whole world.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Also, geopolitical objectives must not supersede the endeavour for peace, nor prolong the human suffering caused by war. The forecasts of most humanitarian organizations were already catastrophic for 2022. This conflict, apart from the enormous human suffering and devastation caused in Ukraine, will have spillover effects on the entire world, making it even more difficult to alleviate the dire situation of civilians in conflict-torn countries. The longer the conflict drags on, the higher the risk of further instability, hunger and devastation in Ukraine and elsewhere. It is high time to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. We urgently need the cessation of hostilities.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“The situation in Mariupol is particularly concerning. We call on all parties to work towards concrete agreements to allow civilians to leave the city if they wish to do so. Parties should spare no efforts to prevent people from going missing and to share information on the status of protected persons under their control. Once again, Brazil reiterates the call for all parties to fully respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law. No matter the causes of the conflict, once it erupts, civilians must be safe. The wounded must receive medical care, humanitarian assistance must reach those in need, and detainees must be treated humanely in all circumstances. There must be no politicization of humanitarian messages, nor selective applications of international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“In our explanation of vote, we highlighted that the General Assembly could not become a bystander to the shocking images from the conflict and the desperation of civilians trapped in the battlefield (see A/ES-11/PV.9). Neither can the Security Council. As the main United Nations organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has the mandate and the responsibility to address the situation in an effective manner. We should strive to create the conditions for increased dialogue on practical measures to minimize human suffering in Ukraine. Civilians wishing to flee the hostilities must be able to do so in safety, and those who decide to stay cannot become targets of attacks. In the same vein, parties must grant safe passage to relief consignments to those in need.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Adding to the direct consequences of the conflict in Ukraine, the indiscriminate imposition of broad economic sanctions may further affect food insecurity. Unilateral sanctions are not only illegal under international law, but, as currently applied, they jeopardize access to products that are essential to the survival of a large portion of the world’s population. In the end, sanctions tend to be heavily detrimental to developing countries, while some developed countries can protect their interests and guarantee the well-being of their own populations through sustained funds during the coming years. The General Assembly recently adopted a resolution about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine (resolution ES-11/2), with the support of Brazil.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, around 50 countries depend on imports of wheat from Russia and Ukraine, not counting other food products and services. OCHA’s Global Humanitarian Overview 2022 has already alerted that food insecurity is at unprecedented levels. I would like to recall one sentence from the Overview: “Without sustained and immediate action, 2022 could be catastrophic.” The most worrisome part of this assessment is that it came before the conflict in Ukraine erupted. Now the prospects are even worse. While the humanitarian needs are greater, the resources are still scarce, which is only aggravated by rising food prices. It is deeply worrisome to note that the WFP has already had to reduce assistance for refugees and other vulnerable populations across East Africa and the Middle East.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking the briefers — Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Executive Director Beasley — for their presentations and, above all, for the tireless efforts of both the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in helping to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Let me also welcome the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to this meeting. As we enter into another week of hostilities, we continue to witness the intense human suffering it is causing. The briefings today highlight yet another grave dimension of the war — one that affects all countries, particularly developing States: food insecurity. Brazil is concerned with the worsening of the global food crisis. The ongoing conflict is already causing a decline in food supplies and a surge in food prices.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“We call upon the key actors in the region to redouble efforts to engage with Pyongyang with a view to bringing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea back to the negotiating table. The Council should stand ready to support such a course of action. In the same vein, we cannot condone inaction on the issue of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme. We must strive to find a platform for dialogue to push forward the realization of the transparent, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. We avail ourselves of this opportunity to once again call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to review its nuclear status, join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as a non-nuclear- weapon State, and accede to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty without delay.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“A few weeks ago, we witnessed alleged launches of reconnaissance satellites, which were rehearsals for yesterday’s launch. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Council to avoid any risks of nuclear testing in violation of its resolutions and international treaties. The issue becomes all the more pressing at a time when different countries are emphasizing the relevance of nuclear weapons in their defence doctrines and deterrence strategies. The Security Council must work tirelessly and transparently in order to pave the way for the de-escalation of tensions and for a sustainable solution to the matter. It is our common responsibility to halt any further escalation. The Council should be proactive and point in the direction of dialogue and effective negotiations.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Let me thank Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for once again coming to brief the Council on this file. Brazil strongly condemns the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That is a flagrant violation of multiple Security Council resolutions and a clear breach of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s own moratorium on ICBM launches. In January, North Korea broke the record for most launches in a single month. Now, it appears to have broken yet another ominous record, as that seems to be the longest-reaching missile ever launched by Pyongyang. The pattern of escalation is self-evident. First came multiple short-range ballistic missile launches, then intermediate-range artifacts.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“We believe that it reflects the organization’s relevance in the preservation of peace and security in its area of activity and the broad scope for cooperation with other United Nations bodies.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Many of the conflicts in the Arab world were created or exacerbated by forces outside the region, while the interests and well-being of Arab peoples are — most of the time — side-lined. The Arab League has raised its voice in favour of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member States through moderation and the peaceful settlement of disputes. It is essential that the Council draw on the League’s experience and wisdom to find balanced solutions to the region’s problems. Brazil recognizes and values the experience of the League of Arab States in mediating conflicts in the region and supports its engagement with the Council in that regard. Finally, I would like to congratulate the United Arab Emirates delegation on the presidential statement to be adopted by the Council today.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“The Arab League plays an extremely important role in voicing the interests and aspirations of Arab countries in various forums, especially at the United Nations. For that reason, we support the Security Council’s initiative to recognize its positive influence in the prevention and mediation of regional conflicts and to support the strengthening of cooperation and strategic coordination between the United Nations and the League of Arab States in various fields, such as peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustaining peace. We also welcome the reference to the efforts of the League of Arab States to implement the women and peace and security agenda, including through the development of a regional action plan for women and peace and security and the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Secretary-General António Guterres and Secretary- General Ahmed Aboul Gheit for their insightful briefings. We also thank Ms. Razan Farhan Alaqil for her valuable contribution to our conversation. Brazil and Arab countries share deep social, cultural and economic ties, as well as similar views on many topics on the international agenda. The League of Arab States is a traditional partner of our country. Its first permanent delegation in Brazil was opened in 1956 and, since then, the relationship with the organization and with each of its member countries has gained increasing importance. With the inauguration of our Embassy in Manama in November, Brazil now has Embassies in the capitals of 17 of the League’s 22 member States — a fact that underlines our ever- growing ties with Arab countries.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We need to restart negotiations on strengthening the regime, including by establishing a verification protocol. That will also be an opportunity to deepen discussions on biosafety and biosecurity. Brazil is of the view that legitimate scientific and technological research should be kept distinct and separate from possible violations of the prohibition against the development and production of biological weapons if we wish to preserve the Biological Weapons Convention regime. Research into new and dangerous pathogens should be subject to strict transparency mechanisms. Finally, I would like to reiterate what we said last week. Brazil condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the use or threat of use of all weapons of mass destruction, including biological and chemical weapons, anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“As we stated last Friday (see S/PV.8991), Brazil believes that accusations of such gravity must be thoroughly substantiated by solid evidence, which must be presented to, and confirmed by, an independent and impartial authority, as foreseen in article VI of the Biological Weapons Convention. Brazil has long favoured the negotiation of a multilateral verification protocol as a complement to the Convention, with additional measures to guarantee protection and security against emerging biological threats. The situation before the Council today only reinforces the urgency and the necessity to establish such a mechanism. Brazil looks forward to the convening of the ninth Review Conference of the States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Fifty years ago, we adopted the Biological Weapons Convention, determined, for the sake of humanity, to completely exclude the possibility of biological agents and toxins being used as weapons. We took that important step, and I quote the Convention: “Convinced that such use would be repugnant to the conscience of humankind and that no effort should be spared to minimize this risk”. Today, for the second time in a week, we gather here to once again discuss extremely serious allegations regarding the development, production and stockpiling of such abhorrent weapons.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Like other speakers, let me begin in conveying to our friends at the Permanent Mission of Ireland our very deep condolences for the premature loss of Ambassador Jim Kelly. I would kindly ask the delegation to convey to Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, to all the Mission and to the family of Jim Kelly our deepest condolences. Let me also take this opportunity to thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. Before beginning my statement, let me kindly request other members of the Council to kindly refrain from attempting to interpret Brazil’s position on an issue on which Brazil is perfectly capable of presenting its own views in this organ and in other bodies of the United Nations.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“As with similar events convened in previous years, Brazil will reiterate its solidarity with the Yemeni people by announcing a financial contribution. Humanitarian aid is urgent and essential, but it is not a solution. The need for ever-growing humanitarian appeals will only subside when Yemen’s economic and political woes are over. Supporting the economy and moving the political process forward are as urgent as sustaining the emergency humanitarian response. Finally, we are encouraged by developments with regard to the FSO SAFER tanker and urge the Houthis to maintain their engagement with the United Nations Resident Coordinator.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“The parties on the ground also have pressing responsibilities in this regard and should refrain from imposing internal economic barriers or employing predatory economic practices, which is an especially acute problem in Houthi- controlled areas. On the humanitarian front, Under-Secretary- General Griffiths has yet again painted a dismal picture. The need for urgent aid keeps on expanding at unsustainable rates. We commend Sweden, Switzerland and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for convening tomorrow’s pledging event in Geneva, to which Under-Secretary-General Griffiths referred. In the light of the numerous crises demanding the world’s attention, we must do all we can to keep Yemen at the top of the agenda.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“It is also essential to maintain the civilian nature of the Al-Hodeidah ports and to ensure that they are kept open for unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid, as we have heard from the Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement. Brazil also encourages other proactive measures, such as foreign-exchange injection into the Yemeni Central Bank. We have yet to witness the full effects on Yemen of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, but shocks to oil, wheat and other commodities’ international prices make it all the more urgent to bolster the economy now before the brunt of the crisis reaches Yemen.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“The economy is still on the path of implosion and fragmentation. As we have heard from Under-Secretary-General Griffiths, the humanitarian situation is desperate, and the response underfunded. Special Envoy Grundberg has correctly assessed that we cannot wait for a political solution to tackle these issues. The international community can and must do more. With regard to the economy, Brazil supports the implementation of the United Nations economic framework for Yemen and reiterates its call for easing restrictions on the Yemeni Red Sea ports and on Sana’a airport. Imports are the lifeblood of the Yemeni economy, and any unnecessary constraints should be avoided.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“On the issue of inclusiveness, we note that stakeholders and social groups that are not actively involved in the conflict will nonetheless be essential to achieving and sustaining peace. We therefore reiterate our support for making women, youth and civil society representatives an integral part of the consultations. It is encouraging to see that all delegations that have met the Special Envoy thus far have included women. While these initial consultations are encouraging, the situation on the ground keeps deteriorating. The conflict rages on at almost 50 front lines, with record numbers of unacceptable attacks against civilian targets. The civilian population of Ma’rib, which includes a million internally displaced persons, is still under threat from the Houthis, who continue to disregard international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their informative briefings. Brazil welcomes the first round of bilateral consultations held by the Special Envoy with Yemeni stakeholders, and we reiterate our support for the Special Envoy’s efforts aimed at establishing a structured and inclusive political process. Brazil encourages all relevant parties to engage fully and without preconditions, and we also urge regional actors with direct influence in Yemen to do their utmost to support this initiative. We take this opportunity to recall that unity of purpose and unequivocal support are the main assets that we as the Security Council can provide to the Special Envoy.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“The holding of open consultations with the wider membership of the United Nations, as well as with relevant regional, subregional and civil society organizations, will be essential for us to have a clearer picture of the current status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and of ways to further foster adherence. In conclusion, I would like to remind Council members that the most efficient way to combat proliferation is through disarmament. At a time when the rhetoric about the use of weapons of mass destruction is resurfacing, it is important that States remember their commitments to eliminating their arsenals. The only way to guarantee that these abhorrent weapons are never again used by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstance, is through their complete, transparent, verifiable and irreversible elimination.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“We once again have the honour of being in the Security Council at a crucial time for the future of the Committee, when we have the responsibility of conducting a comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), as well as of adjusting the future mandate of the Committee to the current needs of the international community. Brazil supports the Chair’s approach as well as his efforts to carry out the comprehensive review process in a fully-fledged inclusive format, to which he has referred in his briefing in the Chamber today.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Almost 20 years after its inception, the Committee remains an essential tool for preventing non-State actors from acquiring nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, their means of delivery and related materials. Over the past two decades, the Committee has been instrumental in assisting States to establish appropriate domestic controls in order to address the risk of terrorist organizations obtaining, proliferating or using weapons of mass destruction. Brazil has been a long-time supporter of the work of the 1540 Committee. As an elected Council member, we voted in favour of its creation in 2004 (see S/PV.4956). In 2011, we also voted in favour of the extension of its mandate for 10 years (see S/PV.6518).”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“I would like to ask the President to convey to Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh our best wishes for a speedy recovery. At the outset, I would like to thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for his very comprehensive briefing. I would also like to commend him for his tireless efforts aimed at coordinating the work of the Committee and guiding its members through these unusual times. I would also take this opportunity to commend the Group of Experts for their invaluable work in assisting the Committee to carry out its functions, providing awareness of the resolution and its requirements, assessing the status of its implementation and responding to requests for assistance.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Brazil urges all members here to engage truly and actively to promote dialogue and rebuild trust. The General Assembly recently adopted resolution ES- 11/1, urging Russia and Ukraine to seek a peaceful resolution of the conflict through political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means. This is the time not to further escalate the rhetoric, but to engage in conversations towards peace. There is an array of instruments available to the Council and to the parties under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council has — we have — the responsibility to create an environment conducive to a ceasefire and to lasting peace. At this moment, we reiterate our appeal for a ceasefire and, most of all, for diplomacy.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“Brazil calls on all parties to refrain from any measure or action that could jeopardize the security of nuclear materials, as well as the safe operation of all nuclear facilities in Ukraine, as any such incident could have severe and enduring consequences for human health and the environment. While expressing grave concern over the recent developments, we cannot turn a blind eye to the role that the Council should play but is not playing in the current situation. A number of meetings have been held in this Chamber on the situation in Ukraine. It seems that, no matter how many public meetings we convene, a ceasefire and the end of hostilities remain elusive. That is not a paradox, but rather a warning on the failure of the Council to act constructively in addressing the matter.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we appreciate Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for drawing the attention of the Council to article 56 of the first Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, according to which nuclear electrical generating stations “shall not be made the object of attack, even when those objects are military objectives, if such an attack may cause the release of dangerous forces and consequent severe losses among the civilian population”. Allow me to add that article 56 also applies to “other military objectives located at or in the vicinity of those works or installations”. The IAEA General Conference has adopted a number of decisions on the protection of nuclear installations devoted to peaceful purposes against armed attacks, prohibition of attacks and threat of attack thereto. Those decisions must be respected at all times.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“Not only are we witnessing an appalling humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, but now we are also confronted with the prospect of a nuclear incident of significant dimensions due to the situation in the nuclear facility in Zaporizhzhya. That is one more reason for the international community to strenuously call for an immediate and comprehensive cessation of all hostilities in Ukraine. We are under threat of a radioactive incident of major proportions, which could have enormous consequences not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe. The complete de-escalation of military actions is past due. The provisions of international humanitarian law must be respected in their entirety. The safety of millions of people is at stake and now also subjected a nuclear threat.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting and Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Director General Rafael Grossi for their presentations. We support and commend the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for remaining in constant contact with authorities in Ukraine and for fully discharging technical responsibilities and functions, as per the Agency’s statute and related instruments. We commend the Agency’s Director General for his offer to visit Ukraine and for his efforts to secure a commitment of all parties to ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities in the country. I am almost embarrassed to reiterate that we are facing unprecedented dire circumstances.”
2022-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8986 (2022) · source
“Let us be exceedingly cautious in moving forward in the General Assembly. The supply of weapons, the recourse to cyberattacks and the application of selective sanctions, which could affect sectors such as fertilizers and wheat, with a strong risk of famine, entail the risk of exacerbating the conflict and not of resolving it. We cannot be oblivious to the fact that these measures enhance the risks of wider and direct confrontation between NATO and Russia. It is our duty, both in the Security Council and the General Assembly, to stop and reverse this escalation. We need to engage in serious negotiations, in good faith, that could allow the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, security guarantees for Ukraine and Russia, and strategic stability in Europe.”
2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source
“Therefore, we reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, for full respect for humanitarian law and for a renewed attempt within the Security Council to promote and support the process of dialogue between the parties involved — a role that the Council is inherently better equipped to play — to bring a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict. The Security Council and the General Assembly must work together. As we renew our calls for an immediate ceasefire, we also appeal to Ukraine and Russia to facilitate the withdrawal of all persons who want to leave the Ukrainian territory. Brazil already wishes to express its gratitude to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and others that are facilitating the exit of people fleeing the conflict, in particular Brazilians and Latin Americans.”
2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source
“These misgivings arise ultimately from our unyielding commitment to respect for and interest in upholding the Charter of the United Nations and the role of the security Council. The urgency of the situation has convinced us of the need to add the voice of the General Assembly to that of the Security Council in seeking solutions to the crisis in and around Ukraine. This in no way detracts from our firm belief that the Council, with its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, has not yet exhausted the instruments and mechanisms at its disposal to contribute to a negotiated and diplomatic solution towards peace.”
2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source
“Last Friday (see S/PV.8979), my delegation laid out before the Security Council a comprehensive view of its concerns regarding the security developments in and around Ukraine. Nothing in the intervening period has allayed those concerns. On the contrary, in fact, as we speak the number of casualties, the human suffering and the risks to international peace and security keep increasing by the hour. Indeed, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently indicated the number of refugees to already be 422,000. We voted in favour of resolution 2623 (2022) before the Council, despite misgivings about its timing and its contribution to achieving peace.”
2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source
“The Council’s paralysis when world peace is at stake could lead to its irrelevance when we need it most. It is our collective responsibility not to allow that to happen.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“The framing of the use of force against Ukraine as an act of aggression in the draft, a precedent that has seldom been used in the Council, signals to the world the gravity of the situation but could also downplay other times when force was used against the territorial integrity of Member States with no equivalent reaction from the Council. Indeed, we could have ended up with a text that is more conducive to reconciliation. Brazil has fought for that. However, under the current circumstances, not even a different text would have been enough to allow the Council to fulfil its responsibility to maintain international peace and security today. No country, elected or non-elected, with or without veto power, should be able to use force against the territorial integrity of another State with no Council reaction.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“Brazil regrets that the Security Council was unable to react to a breach of international peace and security that is still happening as we speak. During the negotiations, Brazil favoured a text that could maintain space for dialogue among all the parties, while sending a decisive message for respect for international law and the basic principles that for more than 75 years have saved us from a war of broad proportions. We thank the proponents for their flexibility with respect to several aspects of the draft during the negotiations.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“The Security Council has the legitimacy to debate and, with the good will of all, adopt measures to redress this dangerous situation. The collective security system of the United Nations rests ultimately on the pillar of international law. The sovereign equality and territorial integrity of Member States are not hollow words. It is our duty to give concrete meaning to the high aspirations of the drafters of the Charter of the United Nations. That is our most valuable legacy. To rid ourselves of the scourge of war was the very reason for the establishment of the United Nations. In the end, peace and international order must prevail. We shall not rest until that mission is accomplished.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“Military action will inflict damage, undermine faith in international law and put the lives of millions of people in jeopardy. The mission of the Security Council is not over. If our efforts have so far failed to prevent a war, it is our duty to persevere and seek the immediate suspension of hostilities. We should strive to find ways to restore peace to Ukraine and the whole region. We renew our appeal for the full cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of troops and the immediate resumption of diplomatic dialogue. There is no alternative to negotiation to solve the present crisis. The security concerns voiced by the Russian Federation over the past few years, particularly regarding the strategic balance in Europe, do not give Russia the right to threaten the territorial integrity and sovereignty of another State.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“A line has been crossed and the Council cannot remain silent. Secondly and no less important, we need to create the conditions for dialogue among all parties involved. The world cannot afford a point of no return, at which parties see military victory as the only avenue to end conflict. During the negotiations on the draft resolution, Brazil attempted to seek such a balance and to maintain a space for dialogue, while still signalling that the use of force against the territorial integrity of a Member State is not acceptable in the world today. We are also deeply concerned about Russia’s decision to engage troops in military operations on the ground and the loss of life and danger to the civilian population that may ensue. We continue to hold the firm conviction that threats and force will not lead to a lasting settlement to this crisis.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“We live in unprecedented circumstances of threat to the international order and of violation of the Charter of the United Nations. We are gravely concerned about the Russian military operations against targets in sovereign Ukrainian territory. We believe that the Security Council should strive to show a united resolve in pursuing diplomatic solutions to all threats to international peace and security and to seek agreement also on the Ukrainian crisis. As we hear reports of increasing civilian casualties, fear and devastation in Ukraine — a scenario that any war inevitably generates — our main objective now is to stop the ongoing hostilities immediately. How should we do that? First, the Security Council must react swiftly to the use of force against the territorial integrity of a Member State.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source
“Brazil welcomes the prospect of a seventh meeting of the Constitutional Committee next month and remains hopeful that a new methodology can be agreed for the submission of substantive revisions of constitutional elements. After a decade of suffering, the Syrian people deserve to see effective progress towards a long-aspired-to political agreement that can end the conflict and pave the way for sustainable peace.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source