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Gatilov

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1996-04-18

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2017-09-21

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1. “As a sponsor of the peace process, Russian cannot but be disturbed by this. In the current situation, it is essential to demonstrate restraint. A peaceful solution is required that provides for the cessation of the military action against Lebanon while not allowing terrorist attacks against the territory of Israel. Our country is taking and will continue to take strong political and diplomatic measures with a view to helping put a halt to the present escalation of violence. This is the approach of the Foreign Minister of Russia, Mr. Primakov, in his intensive contacts with his foreign colleagues. We also support similar steps being taken by other States. We hope that all of these efforts will bear fruit. Today the Security Council faced a difficult choice.”

   1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source

2. “This morning the world was shaken by the report of the shelling by Israeli artillery of the headquarters of the Fijian battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of over 90 Lebanese civilians who had sought refuge in the area where the United Nations forces were deployed. The United Nations peace-keepers also suffered casualties. The Russian delegation wishes to state that what is currently happening in Lebanon is unacceptable, for Israel's actions are undermining the sovereignty of the State of Lebanon, hurting the civilian population and damaging civilian targets. The tragic situation that has developed in Lebanon can have the most unforeseeable consequences for the Middle East, threatening the process of Arab-Israeli reconciliation.”

   1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source

3. “Mr. Gatilov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Today the Security Council is once again considering the tragic events in Lebanon. Two days ago, at a formal meeting of the Council on this same issue, the Russian delegation had an opportunity to lay out its position on this question. Unfortunately, it must be said that the situation has a clearly defined tendency to escalate. The Israeli armed forces continue their bombardments and shelling, resulting in many casualties among the civilian population. A large-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding before our very eyes. The number of refugees is already in the hundreds of thousands. The fragile peace that had been established in long-suffering Lebanon is now being destroyed. Invaluable historical monuments are threatened.”

   1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source