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Pavlichenko

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2011-07-12
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2014-10-24
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  1. “We demand that Russia take under effective control its part of the border and stop the flow of illegal armed groups, weapons and now heavy military machinery. Unfortunately, our calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its obligations under the Geneva statement have not been heard. Russia continues to destabilize the situation in the eastern part of Ukraine. Let me provide you with some recent information that reflects the reality of the situation. I am now wrapping up. Russia continues to shell the settlements and positions of the armed forces of Ukraine near the State border from Russian territory. The number of Russian armed forces, heavy armoured vehicles and troops positioned along the Russian-Ukrainian border has been constantly increasing.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  2. “The State service for emergencies was charged with establishing a multi-task coordination centre in order to transport the persons affected as well as to meet the health-care and social needs of civilians. The real cause of the current humanitarian difficulties in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions is the activities of the terrorists and illegal armed groups supported by Russia. Those groups are intimidating the local population, disrupting the normal functioning of city infrastructures and normal life, and robbing and kidnapping people. All humanitarian problems will be eliminated as soon as Russia stops supporting the terrorists and illegal armed groups operating in the east of Ukraine.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  3. “On the other hand, the anti-terrorist forces, which successfully freed the cities of the Donbass region from the terrorists, are restoring peace to its citizens, providing for the gradual restoration of infrastructure and helping them return to normal life. Since June, the inter-agency coordination unit, which includes representatives of the United Nations system and the International Committee of the Red Cross, has been operating successfully in Ukraine to ensure that the urgent humanitarian needs of the civilian population and internally displaced persons are met. Upon the instruction of the President of Ukraine, humanitarian corridors have been established for anyone who wishes to leave the anti-terrorist operation area. Unfortunately, the corridors are not able to operate fully today due to the activities of the illegal armed groups.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  4. “In addition to the deliberate destruction of vital infrastructure and buildings in the region and of water and electricity supply systems, the terrorists from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic, which include a large number of Russian citizens, are carrying out attacks on medical units and personnel, fire on hospitals with explosive weapons, compromise the ability of civilian patients to receive treatment, and expropriate ambulances. Human Rights Watch, in its report, condemned those acts by pro-Russian fighters and called on them to cease immediately.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  5. “We are pleased that many countries have agreed to make significant contributions, which will allow us to ease the burden of the recovery. What our Russian colleagues continue to say about the situation in Ukraine, as well as their proposal on the so-called international humanitarian mission in Donbass, sounds very cynical. This is Russia, which continues to destabilize the situation in the east of Ukraine. Russia is supporting the activities of the terrorists and bears full responsibility for the humanitarian problems in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  6. “Meanwhile, the Government of Ukraine is ensuring the fulfilment of all of its social obligations regarding retirement payments, social benefits and salaries in the public sector to the population throughout the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, except in certain towns that remain under the control of the terrorists. The restoration and reconstruction of the territories affected by the terrorists are among the top priorities of the Ukrainian Government. As the Council might be aware, the terrorists have now been pushed out of the city of Slavyansk and many other towns and villages, which are now being restored to normal life. A few days ago, the President of Ukraine announced the establishment of the foundation on international aid to Donbass.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  7. “It is evident, though, that the humanitarian situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions remains serious. However, the situation is manageable by the Government of Ukraine, which remains open to cooperation with international partners. Significant humanitarian difficulties currently exist only in those cities that are temporarily under the control of the terrorist groups supported by Russia. Their actions have already led to a disruption of work, water and electricity supply facilities, and other utilities vital to the normal life of the population.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  8. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the current situation in my country. Let me also thank Mr. Ging for his briefing today. My delegation would like to express its appreciation to those who are engaged in providing assistance to the Government of Ukraine to address humanitarian issues in the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk affected by the activities of terrorists. We value the efforts of the United Nations and other organizations aimed at addressing humanitarian needs. I want to assure the Council that the Government of Ukraine gives due consideration to all the recommendations of the United Nations and other international players. As my delegation has stated previously, there is no humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as continually portrayed by our Russian colleagues.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

  9. “If it is concerned about violations of citizens' rights, it should protect them in its own country, where human rights are systematically violated. He also called on Russia to end its acts of provocation against Ukraine and to refrain from using terrorism, sabotage and military threats as a form of pressure on it. Despite all the problems and opposition, he said, peace would be ensured in Ukraine and the terrorist threat in eastern Ukraine would be stopped.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  10. “Oleksandr Turchynov, Acting President of Ukraine. He said that Ukraine demands that terrorist saboteurs and all those who have taken up arms in our country lay down their weapons and surrender their hostages and occupied administrative buildings. Those who lay down their arms and are not involved in serious crimes will be given amnesty, but those accused of murder and torture will be punished. Ukraine, he said, would secure peace and stability in spite of all the efforts to organize acts provocation and unrest aimed at destabilizing the situation in the east and and south of the country, particularly in Kharkiv and Odessa. He said that he would also like to appeal to the leadership of the Russian Federation to end the hysteria about the events taking place in Ukraine and to cease its threats and intimidation.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  11. “Two officers have been killed and seven wounded. The terrorists do not hesitate to use members of the local peaceful population as human shields. The brutal tactic of firing from residential buildings is used widely in Sloviansk by the terrorists, who are very well aware of the Government instructions to its law-enforcement agents not to answer fire coming from residential buildings. I would also like to mention that this evening there were also attempts to break through the State border by groups of armed Russian saboteurs, who were stopped by our guards. That is why we call on our Russian partners to immediately stop supporting all the illegal militants on Ukraine's territory and other actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of my country. In conclusion, I would like to cite the statement made today by Mr.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  12. “Owing to increasing threats to the civilian population, this morning the active phase of that counter-terrorism operation was renewed in the area of the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, where units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Guard and the Ukrainian Border Service were engaged. The counter-terrorist operation is being implemented exclusively by the law-enforcement agencies of Ukraine. At the moment, nine terrorist checkpoints have been taken under the control of Ukrainian law-enforcement agencies in Sloviansk. The illegal militants, many of whom are foreign mercenaries, are using heavy firearms against the Ukrainian special forces. They have shot down two Ukrainian helicopters with rocket- propelled grenades, man-portable air defence system guided missiles and anti-aircraft guns.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  13. “Lukin's arrival, and taking into account the highest priority that the Ukrainian Government attaches to the release of all hostages held by illegal militants, we are ready to discuss with Mr. Lukin, as with other interested mediators, his practical contribution in order to resolve the problem. I would like to remind the Council that, due to the particularly dangerous situation in Sloviansk, in accordance with our 2003 law on combating terrorism, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council has taken the decision to launch a large-scale counter- terrorism operation.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  14. “Russian statements about the participation of non-governmental armed groups in the counter-terrorist operation are not true. Russian statements as to the involvement of English-speaking foreigners are absolutely cynical and false. We officially state that the only foreign military personnel in eastern Ukraine are Russian saboteurs and mercenaries. The Ukrainian side, as well as the Russian Embassy in Kyiv, was not duly informed about today's arrival in Ukraine ofVladimir Lukin, the so-called representative of the Russian President whose mission is, as he says, to contribute to the liberation of the hostages taken in eastern Ukraine. Despite the circumstances of Mr.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  15. “Therefore, the purpose of the counter- terrorist operation, the active phase of which has been renewed in Sloviansk, is to isolate illegal militants from the civilian population of the city. The commander of the counter-terrorist operation has ordered the heavily armed illegal militants to immediately free all hostages, including monitors of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, to evacuate all seized administrative buildings and to stop the violence and massacres. The Ukrainian authorities are ready to provide amnesty to all those members of militant groups who have not committed serious crimes. Inclusive political dialogue with peaceful protesters remains a top priority for the Ukrainian Government. We officially state that no tanks or missiles are used against civilians.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  16. “We reject all attempts by Russia to blame the Government of Ukraine for allegedly failing to implement the agreements. We wouldl ike to say that, despite numerous calls by the international community, the Russian Federation has made no efforts to de-escalate the situation and implement the Geneva agreement. Instead, Russia strongly supports illegal militant groups operating in the eastern region of Ukraine, endangering civilians, seizing hostages and creating an atmosphere of terror and violence. Security, as well as the protection of the rights and fundamental freedoms of all the people of Ukraine, remains a top priority for the Government of Ukraine.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  17. “Let me start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. We wish you every success in fulfilling that duty. We also want to thank the Nigerian delegation for its successful presidency last month. I would also like to extend our thanks to the Security Council delegations for their support of, and solidarity with, the Government and the people of Ukraine. I also thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing today. Ukraine remains committed to the implementation of the agreements reached at the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the United States in Geneva on 17 April. Free and fair presidential elections on 25 May remain a top priority of the Government of Ukraine.”

    2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7167 (2014) · source

  18. “In conclusion, my delegation would like to reaffirm Ukraine's commitment - particularly as an active participant in peacekeeping operations and a member of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Executive Board of UN-Women - to applying all its efforts to help assure children of healthy, appropriate conditions in every situation of their lives. We believe that resolution 1998 (2011), adopted today, can contribute to children's well-being. As one of the resolution's sponsors, Ukraine looks forward to its full and successful implementation.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  19. “The Committee welcomed, among other things, Ukraine's endorsement of the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups, and of the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups. The Committee also welcomed Ukraine's mandatory training regarding children in armed conflict, including on the Convention and the Optional Protocol, which is organized for Ukrainian military personnel who participate in international peacekeeping operations. We firmly support the Special Representative's campaign for universal ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and stress the great importance of such legally binding international instruments for protecting all children worldwide, with no exceptions.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  20. “Ukraine also encourages the Security Council to include in sanctions committee mandates, where appropriate, provisions pertaining to violations of applicable international law committed against children and of Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. We in Ukraine have made child welfare a strategic national priority. Ukraine has undertaken appropriate measures to protect the rights and dignity of every child. We remain fully committed to the proper implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Earlier this year, the Committee on the Rights of the Child considered Ukraine's initial report under article 8 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  21. “We welcome the expansion of the triggers for listing to include the killing and maiming of children, rape and other sexual violence. We also welcome the exchange of information among the sanctions committees. We would like to encourage more such interaction between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the sanctions committees, their expert groups and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Noting with concern the increased number of attacks on educational facilities, we encourage the Security Council to address this problem in its future deliberations. We consider it important to thoroughly investigate, prosecute and punish all those who commit grave violations against children.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  22. “While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, I would like to commend Germany for its strong commitment to advancing the children and armed conflict agenda, as well as the intensive work done by the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict under the leadership of Ambassador Wittig. I would also like to recognize the personal commitment to this issue on the part of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Representative Radhika Coomaraswamy. We welcome the Secretary-General's most recent report on children and armed conflict (S/2011/250), as it contains many valuable recommendations, including those on measures that could be undertaken against persistent violators. Important progress has been made over the past year.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source