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DiCarlo

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“The United Nations strongly supports the lead efforts on Ukraine of the Normandy four, the Trilateral Contact Group, the OSCE and other key actors. The work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission takes place under extremely difficult circumstances. The Mission suffered its first fatality in April of last year. The United Nations calls for full respect for the OSCE Mission's freedom of movement and for an immediate end to all use of force and threats against its monitors. We look forward to hearing an update today from the Chief Monitor of the Mission, Ambassador Apakan. The Secretary-General travelled to Kyiv early in his tenure to highlight the serious concern ofthe United Nations with regard to the situation in Ukraine and the plight of the people affected by the conflict.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“With 3.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, we urge everyone to facilitate humanitarian access and encourage Member States to do more to support efforts to address the crisis. The Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller, will shortly report further on the humanitarian situation. The conflict has also had a tragic impact on families from other nations. We are all aware of the recent update on the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. In its resolution 2166 (2014) the Security Council demanded that all States cooperate fully with efforts to establish accountability. As the Secretary-General has expressed, establishing the truth about that event is an important part of achieving justice for the victims and their families.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“We call on all concerned to take the necessary measures to protect civilians and to uphold international human rights obligations. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine continues to report on human rights violations and abuses carried out on both sides of the contact line. In accordance with the relevant General Assembly resolutions, the monitoring of the situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sebastopol is being carried out, but with great difficulty due to a lack of access. As a consequence of the conflict, eastern Ukraine is facing a serious humanitarian crisis. Restrictions and impediments on international humanitarian access to conflict-affected areas continue to limit aid delivery to those in need.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“The United Nations continues to provide humanitarian assistance, human rights monitoring and development support, including in the framework of Ukraine's reform efforts. But the scale and urgency of needs resulting from the conflict remain immense. There are more than halfa million civilians living within five kilometres of the line of contact, subjected night and day to shelling, gunfire, landmines and unexploded ordnance. Children miss out on vital education. Health problems are worsening, with an increase in the number of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The area around the contact line is now the third most mine-contaminated area in the world. Residential areas, as well as critical infrastructure, are frequently shelled, deliberately or accidentally.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“The Council called on all parties to fully implement the package of measures, including a comprehensive ceasefire. The Minsk agreements remain the foundation for the international community's commitment to restoring peace in eastern Ukraine. Yet, more three years since the adoption of resolution 2202 (2015), the Minsk provisions remain largely unimplemented. Negotiations appear to have lost momentum, with the main stakeholders unable to reach agreement on key steps. Except for the exchange of detainees during the Christmas period last year, efforts to move the talks forward have achieved little so far. Practical solutions are often identified but not followed through. Meanwhile, discussions on a potential international peace operation have so far been inconclusive.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“We join the calls by Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chief Monitor, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, on 18 May and by the Special Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine, Ambassador Martin Sajdik, on 22 May for an immediate cessation of fighting. The violence puts civilian lives at risk and causes destruction of infrastructure, on which people depend for their basic needs on both sides of the contact line. In the light of recent reports of increased military preparedness along the contact line, we highlight the need for the utmost restraint. On 17 February 2015, the Council adopted resolution 2202 (2015), which endorsed the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Today's Council meeting is the first on the situation in Ukraine since 2 February 2017 (see S/PV.7876), when an upsurge in violence threatened to spiral out of control. In the intervening period, diplomatic talks have continued - in the Normandy format, the Trilateral Contact Group and through bilateral processes. Despite such commendable efforts, the security situation on the ground remains volatile, with the continued use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements. The relative calm that held in the early weeks of 2018 was followed in April and May by a sharp increase in the number of victims. The United Nations is deeply concerned about the recent deterioration of the situation at the contact line, including in the area around the Donetsk filtration station.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Ms. DiCarlo: The conflict in eastern Ukraine is now in its fifth year. It may no longer make international headlines, but it is neither dormant nor frozen. It is very much alive and requires our attention, in particular to alleviate the human cost. Repeated pledges to respect the ceasefire have not stopped the fighting, far from it. While there has been an overall reduction of violence and casualties since 2015, the killing, destruction and immense suffering continues. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the civilian death toll of the conflict stands at more than 2,700, with up to 9,000 injured. An estimated 1.6 million people remain internally displaced - the largest uprooted population in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“In that vein, Iran's arms smuggling to groups in Gaza has been especially pernicious and should be a focus of the Committee's work in the coming months. Iran's pipeline of arms and military equipment to extremist groups in Gaza makes it harder to find solutions that could enable Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace. In the coming weeks and months. the Committee's work will remain vital. We therefore encourage the Committee to support full enforcement ofthe Council's resolutions for as long as the resolutions remain in effect. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose a! 3.50 p.m.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“More should be done to help States understand and implement their obligations under such resolutions. We urge the Committee and the Panel to devote special attention to the long-standing problem of illicit Iranian exports. Resolution 1747 (2007) prohibits Iran from exporting all arms and related material to any group or country around the world. Yet just this spring, Iran was caught smuggling tons of arms aboard the vessel Klos C. We are grateful to the Panel for researching that incident in great detail and for shining a light on Iran's prohibited arms shipments. We encourage the Committee to consider follow-up action to ensure that those that violate Security Council resolutions face the consequences.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“We have been troubled to hear reports of confusion as to whether the sanctions remain in effect during the period of negotiations. Although the P5+1 offered Iran some limited and reversible sanctions relief as part of the joint plan of action, the plan included no changes to United Nations sanctions. On the contrary, only the Security Council has the authority to tighten, relax or otherwise modify the measures imposed under resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010). Similarly, only the Security Council may change the mandate of the Committee and its Panel of Experts. In the absence of such a decision of the Council, the important work of enforcing the sanctions must continue. The Committee and the Panel should continue their vital efforts.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. We would like to thank Ambassador Quinlan for his briefing and his leadership of the Committee. We appreciate his efforts to ensure that the Committee remains active in carrying out its mandate. The Council meets today as P5+1 talks continue on Iran's nuclear programme. The representatives of those countries are negotiating a comprehensive plan of action that, once implemented, would ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon and that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful. They seek to finalize such arrangements by 24 November of this year. We wish the negotiators well. In the meantime, the Council and its Iran Sanctions Committee must ensure the continued implementation of United Nations sanctions.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Gary Quinlan, Permanent Representative of Australia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Quinlan.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“We also hold all sides accountable for the commitment they made on 31 July to protect the integrity of the site and secure safe access for international investigators. Bodies remain unaccounted for and there are personal effects that still need to be retrieved. Finally, we appreciate the ability of the Secretariat to arrange emergency briefings on short notice. There are times when such urgency is merited. We question whether the situation we are discussing today meets the standard ofurgency, especially as we will be discussing the overall situation in Ukraine on Friday.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Therefore, we call on Russia to allow an independent assessment of humanitarian needs within Russia and along the Ukrainian border so that the international community can better understand the scale of the issue and so that assistance can be made available. Otherwise, there is no way to verify the scale of the outflow to Russia. I want to note that nearly a month has passed since the Council agreed to support in every way a full, thorough and independent investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. We commend the Government of Ukraine for its cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the Netherlands, Australia and Malaysia in coordinating the investigation and allowing Dutch, Australian and Malaysian police to secure the crash site.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Russia has the ability to get the separatists it supports to lay down their arms, sit at the negotiating table and work to implement President Poroshenko's peace plan. Russia must also respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and end its occupation of Crimea. Yet instead of positive steps, Russia has nearly doubled the number of its battalions near the Ukrainian border. Equally troubling is Russia's plan to conduct a large military exercise near the Ukrainian border, which will only serve to escalate tensions. We again demand that Russia halt any and all destabilizing actions. We understand that Russia has expressed its concern over the plight of displaced persons and refugees.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“We commend the United Nations for mobilizing so quickly to support the Government of Ukraine's efforts. Regarding Russia's call for a humanitarian mission in Ukraine, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations are already on the ground carrying out assessment missions and providing assistance to vulnerable, conflict-affected persons, particularly those in liberated areas. Those organizations are standing by and are ready to provide more assistance to conflict areas if permitted greater access and security guarantees by Russia-backed separatists. When addressing the humanitarian situation, we cannot lose sight of one underlying fact: Russia can stop all of this. The surest way to end the violence is for Russia to stop the flow of fighters, weapons and money from Russia into eastern Ukraine.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Electricity and water services are coming back on, pensions are being paid again and rebuilding has already begun. For those who have not yet been able to return home, a rapid, coordinated effort by Ukraine and the international humanitarian community is essential to identify and respond to the urgent needs of the most vulnerable. To that end, we encourage Ukraine to coordinate quickly a comprehensive IDP registration system, ensure the harmonization of assistance efforts and assist in disseminating information on registration procedures and services. Doing so will allow for the targeted delivery of assistance, to which international donors can more effectively respond. It will also pave the way for a calibrated response to the unique needs of IDPs.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Ging for his briefing. As a result of the ongoing violence in eastern Ukraine, thousands of Ukrainians have had to flee their homes. Many have been subjected to harassment, arbitrary detention and killing at the hands of Russian- supported separatists. The general environment of insecurity and instability has contributed to a growing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Ukraine and in those seeking refuge outside of Ukraine. To address the serious situation, the Government and the people of Ukraine have undertaken important steps to provide humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons throughout the country. We commend the quick response of the Ukrainian Government in the areas recently liberated from separatists' control.”
2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source
“Finally, we look forward to the Security Council trip that is coming up next month. The swiftly unfolding crises we face today do not allow us many moments to reflect, but taking some time to consider events leading to and the horrors of the First World War should give us new impetus as we strive to help end these conflicts. The second part of the trip to Somalia and South Sudan will offer us an important chance to push for peace in places where conflict has persisted far too long.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“We condemn Hamas' use of civilian facilities for military purposes, and we reiterate the inviolability of United Nations facilities. The United States has been clear. President Obama and Secretary Kerry have both called for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire. A prolonged humanitarian ceasefire would significantly de-escalate the situation, allow for the distribution of urgently needed humanitarian assistance, including medicine and food, and allow for serious negotiations to restore a permanent cessation ofhostilities. Any process aimed at achieving a lasting and meaning resolution to the crisis related to Gaza must also result in the disarmament of Hamas and other terrorist groups. We will work closely with the international community in support of that goal.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we were pleased to adopt just this morning the one-year extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, whose work remains absolutely essential to all ofthose efforts. Elsewhere in the Middle East, the situation related to Gaza will require our focus. In his meetings in the region aimed at securing a ceasefire, Secretary Kerry expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself and called for the end of Hamas rocket fire. Yet he also expressed our deep concern for civilians on both sides, especially women and children, affected by hostilities. We continue to call on the parties to comply with international humanitarian law, including on respect for and protection of civilians, as well as civilian and humanitarian facilities.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“The Council must continue to press for a political solution to the conflict and for accountability for violations and abuses of human rights, and to hold Syria to its commitment to completely eliminating its chemical weapons programme, including materials and facilities. Also, the ISIL threat merits our full attention. The Council and regional and international partners must remain focused on supporting the Government of Iraq as it combats ISIL and other violent extremist groups. That means working together to support a sound counter- terrorism strategy against those groups. It also means supporting the efforts of Iraq's elected representatives to form a new Government that reflects a broad national consensus.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“As the Commission's report makes clear, we need to maintain our focus on Syria as the regime continues to imprison tens of thousands of Syrians, including women, children, doctors, humanitarian aid workers and journalists, subjecting them to torture, sexual violence and inhumane treatment. Although the Al-Assad regime is the most egregious perpetrator of violations and abuses of international humanitarian and human rights law in Syria, the rapid gains of violent extremist groups in Syria, particularly the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), are alarming. In that context, we welcomed the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2014/l4 on 28 July on the terrorist oil trade in Syria and Iraq. In the coming weeks and months, Syria must remain front and centre.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Resolution 2165 (2014) opened four crossings on the Syrian border that will allow United Nations humanitarian agencies and their implementing partners to enter the country without needing a green light from the regime. If implemented fully, the resolution will allow critical aid to reach over 2 million Syrians who have been suffering without essential assistance over the past year. We were pleased to see the first of such convoys cross into Syria from Turkey last week. Proof of the dire situation in Syria was on prime display last Friday when the United Kingdom hosted an Arria formula meeting with the independent international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“Representatives from our Federal Bureau of Investigations and our National Transportation and Safety Board are already in Ukraine, ready to work with investigators. Further on Ukraine, the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Ukraine notes that a total breakdown of law and order and a reign of fear and terror have been inflicted by armed groups on the population of eastern Ukraine. The United States is committed to a diplomatic solution to the situation, and we remain concerned about Russia's support of the pro-Russian separatists, including the flow of heavy weapons and rocket and artillery fire from Russia into Ukraine. Turning to Syria, the Council came together to support a new resolution to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“The Council united on 21 July to adopt resolution 2166 (2014) on the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-l7 in Ukraine (see S/PV.7221). That was an important step in our efforts to determine who was responsible for that horrific incident and to bring them to justice. The Netherlands has proposed to lead an international investigation, and the Netherlands and Australia have offered police to help secure the crash site. Malaysia is also working closely with other affected countries to send security and other personnel. The Dutch-led investigation will enable expert analysis of the evidence and, we hope, provide the answers to the questions that citizens and Governments, and of course, families, are asking about flight MH-l7. To that end, the United States has offered assistance.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“The Council's adoption of the Rwandan-sponsored resolution 2167 (2014) helped remind us of the essential role that regional organizations play in peacekeeping, not only in Africa but elsewhere. These groupings are often the first responders for severe crises that do not happen in a vacuum and that have repercussions across borders. Monday's meeting was timely, as the United Nations and many Member States are rightly taking a fresh look at how to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping to better meet contemporary challenges. In that regard, we look forward to the comprehensive review of United Nations peacekeeping which the Secretary-General announced in the Council in the past month and touched on again on Monday. As I said, July has been an eventful and at times very tragic month.”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for your steady and very efficient stewardship of the Council this month. The Rwandan coffee that you shared with us at the beginning of July has held us in good stead. To the delegation of the United Kingdom, we wish a successful month of August and look forward to working with it. It has our full support. Today I would like to address areas where the Security Council has been productive during this very eventful month of July. I would also like to look ahead and touch on a few issues the Council will need to continue to track closely in August and beyond. First, I thank the delegation of Rwanda for organizing an open debate two days ago, Monday, 28 July, on peacekeeping and partnership with regional and subregional organizations (see S/PV.7228).”
2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source
“As the bravery and determination of the Afghan people in the recent election have shown, Afghans are willing to take great risks in order to build a more stable, peaceful and prosperous country. We must continue to support them.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Afghanistan's progress will also depend on continuing international support for a robust UNAMA mission so that the United Nations can continue to work on crucial issues ranging from coordinating humanitarian aid to fostering regional diplomacy, and from monitoring human rights practices to supporting the development of key institutions such as the justice system. We look forward to discussing the future of that mission with the new Afghan Government and with Security Council colleagues. Let me be clear - outside support alone cannot guarantee that Afghanistan will realize its full potential. Ultimately, the hardest choices about the country's future will fall on the shoulders of its leaders, who will need to build upon the important gains made over the past decade.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“That support will be critical to shoring up the gains made over the past decade. Afghanistan will also need the help ofits neighbours. Just as a more stable Afghanistan is essential to security in the region, so is the region's enduring engagement in building peace and stability in Afghanistan. It is important that regional partners continue to promote Afghanistan's development through initiatives such as the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan. In that regard, we recognize China's leadership in hosting the forthcoming Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference in August.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“Those troops will help to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces as part of the NATO Resolute Support mission and pursue the remnants of Al-Qaida. That support depends on the conclusion of the bilateral security agreement that both Afghan candidates have committed to signing. International assistance will remain vital to ensuring Afghanistan's future stability. The Afghan people can be confident that the United States will do its part to provide long-term, multifaceted support. That will include financial assistance for sustaining and professionalizing the Afghan National Security Forces, humanitarian aid to tackle endemic problems such as the country's massive displaced population, and key investments in Afghan institutional and economic development.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“We call on those institutions to ensure that all allegations they receive are given prompt, thorough and impartial review and adjudication, and we call on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and to condemn violent acts if and when they occur. Further, we believe that UNAMA can play a critically important role in facilitating that process and in maintaining the dialogue between the candidates and the Afghan electoral bodies. Without regard to which candidate emerges victorious, the United States is committed to working with the next President of Afghanistan in order to help the Afghan people build a more stable, peaceful and prosperous country. That is why President Obama announced last month that we are ready to keep approximately 9,800 United States service members in Afghanistan at the start of 2015.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“This year, more than 2.5 million women cast ballots in the first round of voting. But that is not all. Female election observers monitored polling stations and women ran for and won seats on provincial councils. The Afghan people can be proud of that progress. Even as we recognize steps forward, we are mindful of the challenges that remain. One of those challenges is evaluating allegations of electoral fraud. To that end, we urge both candidates to remain engaged with Afghanistan's electoral institutions - the Independent Election Commission and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission - and to present them with any evidence of fraud.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“It has been an act of immense courage on the part of Afghan voters, who braved real threats to assert their most basic democratic right. And, I would argue, there are reasons to be optimistic beyond the ink on millions ofpeople's fingers. Many of the Afghan institutions that have developed over the past decade played a key role in the electoral process. Presidential candidates engaged in vigorous televised debates that raised public awareness of their positions. Their campaigns were covered by a maturing and independent national press. Nearly 70 Afghan organizations fielded more than 18,000 observers to increase transparency, and Afghan security forces provided security throughout the process. Perhaps no one has seen a bigger change than Afghanistan's women. Under Taliban rule, Afghan women were completely excluded from public life.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kubis for his informative briefing. I also thank him and his entire team at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their steadfast and professional work supporting the Afghan people and their Government at this critically important juncture. I welcome Executive Director F edotov of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to the Council today, and thank him very much for his briefing. Once again, I thank Ambassador Tanin for his presence and for his remarks. We are meeting at an historic time for Afghanistan. Millions of Afghans have gone out to vote not once, but twice, in recent months, in an election that will eventually determine the first democratic transfer of power the country has ever seen.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“We remain committed to working with Ukraine and other partners in order to seek de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“Of particular concern are reports of the detention of international monitors from the OSCE after they were stopped at separatist checkpoints in the Donetsk region. We condemn the abductions and call on Russia to use its influence with the separatists to secure the the immediate release of the monitors and their unimpeded access throughout Ukraine. We also remain concerned by reports that armed groups and weapons continue to cross the border from Russia into Ukraine. We believe Russia can and must act to stem such provocative actions along the Russia-Ukraine border. In conclusion, let me reiterate my Government's continued support for the aspirations of the people of Ukraine to a prosperous, sovereign, independent, and united Ukraine, including the Crimea region, with strong ties to both East and West.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“Since the Russian Federation has stated that it will respect the will expressed by the Ukrainian people, we urge Russia to recognize the results of Sunday's election and begin to engage constructively with President-elect Poroshenko and the Ukrainian Government to resolve the crisis. Despite the progress made with Sunday's election we are deeply concerned by the increased violence in Donetsk and Luhansk, including the seizure of the Donetsk airport by separatists, and we are disturbed by ongoing reports that separatists continue to carry out criminal actions in parts of eastern Ukraine. We recognize that Ukraine must uphold law and order on Ukrainian territory, and we call on the separatists to disarm and end the violence.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the Ukrainian Government's intention to continue the OSCE-supported national unity round tables, which have allowed Ukrainians from all regions and all political views to come together to discuss their differences and their common interests in a peaceful, unified and stable Ukraine. We also welcome the Rada's 21 May memorandum of understanding and peace, which calls on all citizens to abandon radical actions and hatred and to protect, promote and build a democratic, sovereign and united Ukraine. We are also encouraged by President-elect Poroshenko's willingness to seek greater decentralization for the regions, to pursue constitutional reforms following the election and to engage in dialogue with Russia.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“The United States commends the resolve of the Ukrainian people to participate despite the threats, provocations, and violence. We take particular note of the Central Election Commission, which established special accommodations to enfranchise voters in the areas where separatists worked to disrupt voting, by allowing citizens to vote at alternate locations, and which made voting arrangements for Crimeans to vote outside of Ukraine's Crimea region, which remains under Russian occupation. President-elect Poroshenko and the Ukrainian Government have many challenges before them. We are heartened by the President-elect's stated goal to make national reconciliation a priority. Forging a common political vision will be essential.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“But as we celebrate the successful 25 May presidential election, we must also condemn the actions of those who sought to derail the voting in parts of eastern Ukraine. In particular, we condemn the actions of pro-Russian armed separatists operating in Donetsk and Luhansk, who attacked district election commissions and polling stations and intimidated election workers, notably through abductions, death threats, forced entry into private homes, the seizure of equipment and election materials, and the shooting of a candidate proxy. Those illegal actions constituted attempts to obstruct the election and to interfere with citizens' rights to participate. Yet even in those two regions of the east where pro-Russian separatist groups sought to disenfranchise the population, some courageous Ukrainians endeavoured to vote.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“We note the importance of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) judgement that the election was largely in line with Ukraine's international commitments and demonstrated respect for fundamental freedoms in the vast majority of the country. Thousands of independent electoral observers - international and domestic - supported the OSCE determination. We thank the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the other international and non-governmental organizations and observers who contributed to the effort.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his comments today and for his engagement on the Ukrainian issue, including through trips to Ukraine. Ukrainians turned out in historic numbers on Sunday, uniting to express their political will to choose freely their own future. The United States congratulates the people of Ukraine on having voted in large numbers to express their clear desire for a united, democratic and peaceful Ukraine. The election reaffirms Ukraine's commitment to the democratic process. We look forward to working with President-elect Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine to build on this victory for democracy in order to create a more unified, secure, transparent and prosperous Ukraine.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“Further, as a member of NATO, the United States notes that the Alliance's commitment to Kosovo remains unchanged. We are moving towards the day when Kosovo and Serbia will be not only good neighbours, but partners in the European Union and Euro-Atlantic institutions. Kosovo has made great progress in consolidating its democracies since its declaration ofindependence. Over one half of United Nations Member States, including nine members of the Council, now recognize Kosovo as a sovereign and independent State. For the sake of greater stability in the region, we urge those States that have not recognized Kosovo to do so. We hope that the leaderships in Belgrade and Pristina will continue their positive momentum as they work to establish peaceful and secure environment that will allow their citizens to flourish.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“In its facilitation role, the United States engaged the Government of Serbia on this issue on several occasions, and the Kosovo Government has briefed regional partners and NATO members on the review's recommendations to transfer the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to the Kosovo armed forces, in keeping with resolution 1244 (1999). We are confident that with the involvement of NATO and regional partners, we can build trust between the two sides and ensure that the arrangements will strengthen the security and stability of the region. In this vein, we welcomed the written assurances of the Kosovo Government to NATO that reaffirm its earlier commitment, made in conjunction with the April 2013 Agreement, that the KSF and its successor would undertake no mission in the north without the prior concurrence of the Kosovo Force.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Finally, I would like to comment on Kosovo's strategic security sector review, which was facilitated by a team of United States advisors, to evaluate Kosovo's legitimate security needs. The final report released in March outlined a responsible plan to gradually develop, over a period of years, a limited territorial self-defence capacity, in accordance with Euro-Atlantic norms and built on the existing multi-ethnic Kosovo Security Force. This process has been conducted in a transparent and professional manner over the past two years.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The letters set out a new two-year EULEX mandate, taking into account Kosovo's progress since 2008, and detailed guidelines to ensure creation of an internationally credible judicial structure and process for any trials that may result from the work of the Task Force. The strong vote by the Assembly underscored Kosovo's commitment to justice and the rule of law. Following elections next month, we look forward to the new Assembly's prompt consideration of related implementing legislation. It is in our common interest to resolve the 2010 Council of Europe report allegations once and for all, to strengthen Kosovo's international credibility and to advance its European aspirations.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The 2013 municipal elections demonstrated Kosovo's capacity to meet international electoral standards, and it will be important for Kosovo's leaders to show the political will to do the same during this pre- and post- election period. We were pleased to hear President Jahjaga's assurances in this regard. Such open and fair political processes help Kosovo cement its place in Europe. The United States commends the Kosovo Government and the Kosovo Assembly for their approval of the exchange of letters on the EULEX transition and the extension of its mandate, and on their support for establishing a special court to hear potential cases of the Special Investigative Task Force. We also thank the European Union for its continued role in Kosovo.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source