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2023-07-17

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2023-07-17

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1. “Such efforts must include Russia’s complete and unconditional withdrawal of its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine, and respect for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We stand ready to support Ukraine’s initiative for a just peace and all initiatives seeking to advance peace, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant General Assembly resolutions. And we welcome the Group of Seven joint declaration of support for Ukraine and the intent to build on that framework to ensure Ukraine’s long-term security. In closing, the Nordics reaffirm their commitment to the United Nations founding principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the peaceful settlement of disputes and to the security and well-being of the people in Ukraine and everywhere.”

   2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source

2. “In May, exports dropped, however, to the lowest volume since the Initiative began, largely owing to Russian obstructions in the inspection and registration of shipping vessels. Let us not forget that the Black Sea Grain Initiative would not have been needed had it not been for the Russian aggression, and Russia obviously bears a heavy responsibility for ensuring its continuation and smooth operation. We therefore deeply deplore today’s news that Russia has suspended the Initiative and urge Russia to ensure a long-term rollover and full implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, in line with the Istanbul agreement, and to urgently lift all impediments that delay the operations of the Initiative. The Nordics support all meaningful efforts to bring an end to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.”

   2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source

3. “We also call on Russia to ensure full, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian actors to all areas under its temporary military control, as well as to persons detained by Russia or forcibly transferred by Russia, including children. Secondly, we are concerned about the future of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Initiative has helped avoid a further deterioration of the global food crisis, amplified by Russia’s war on Ukraine. We welcome the active engagement by the Secretary-General and Türkiye in facilitating the Initiative. Since the launch of the Initiative, which has safely exported more than 32 million tons of grain and food stuffs, we have seen a lowering of global food prices. Fifty-six per cent of the exports have gone directly to developing countries.”

   2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source

4. “On 9 July, several civilian casualties were recorded in yet another Russian attack on a humanitarian aid distribution site in the front-line town of Orikhiv. Not far from there, Russia’s illegal military seizure of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant continues to pose devastating and widespread risks in an area already severely affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. We strongly condemn Russia’s indiscriminate warfare and intentional attacks on civilians, as well as Iran’s provision of drones to Russia in violation of resolution 2231 (2015). All those responsible must be held accountable for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights against Ukraine’s civilian population, including the forcible transfer and deportation of children and conflict-related sexual violence.”

   2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source

5. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. The Nordic countries would like to express our grave concern over the grim humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the war’s devastating global implications in areas already affected by humanitarian crises and food insecurity, such as the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, Yemen and beyond. All areas demand our immediate attention and concerted efforts. Today the Nordics would like to share three messages on the following: first, the grave humanitarian situation in Ukraine; secondly, the global implications of Russia’s aggression and the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative; and thirdly, our support for all meaningful initiatives towards a just peace.”

   2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source