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Poroshenko

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2017-09-20
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  1. “In conclusion, I would like to underline that peacekeeping remains one of the most effective instruments to make our world safer and to secure peace. In that regard, let me underscore Ukraine's unwavering commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping endeavour.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  2. “Justice would be to restore Ukraine's sovereignty over its territory. Justice would be to make sure that no one can take away Ukraine's freedom. While designing such a mission, all United Nations peacekeeping principles should be observed. We will insist upon that throughout the negotiation process, no matter how long it takes. Let me also reiterate our invitation to the Secretary- General to exercise his authority under the Charter of the United Nations and send a technical assessment mission to Ukraine. Based on the mission's analysis, possible options for a United Nations political and security presence in Donbas should be elaborated and presented for further consideration by the Security Council. We expect such a mission to analyse and assess the overall situation on the ground.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  3. “I therefore welcome the start of exchanges among Council members on the way forward. Ukraine is ready to participate constructively. At the same time, I must reiterate that the road to efficient peacekeeping - and eventually to the settlement - lies in the unconditional withdrawal of all foreign military personnel and mercenaries and their weapons and equipment from Ukraine. Moreover, reliable international control over the temporarily uncontrolled part of the Ukraine and Russian State border should be secured. That is key, as there can be no success in bringing peace to Donbas without preventing Russian troops, arms, equipment and mercenaries from continuing to infiltrate Donbas. The deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations should restore justice, rather than freeze the conflict and cement the occupation.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  4. “Ordinary people continue to suffer. The human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine recorded 169 conflict-related civilian casualties in the period from mid-May to August 2017, leaving 26 dead and 135 injured. Just think of this number - this is happening in the twenty- first century, in the heart of Europe. People's right to life, liberty and freedom of speech continue to be violated on a daily basis. They can be killed for going to the wrong church, speaking in the wrong language or simply for disagreeing. If tragedy of this scale does not warrant a United Nations peace presence, then what does? In that regard, I would like to reiterate my request to the Council to deploy peacekeepers in Donbas. We need to move forward on this track, the sooner the better.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  5. “It is an undeniable fact that Russia creates, leads, controls and sponsors terrorist operations in Donbas. Here is further evidence: these are the identification cards of Russian officers and soldiers, some of whom are in Ukrainian prisons for their illegal occupation of Ukrainian land. The three-year-long Russian aggression has cost Ukraine more than 10,000 lives, with over 25,000 wounded and about 1.8 million internally displaced. In order to restore peace in my country, back in the spring of 2015 I officially requested that the President of the Security Council initiate the appropriate procedure for the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations in Ukraine. It has since gained additional urgency. The situation is not getting better in the Donbas region, despite repeated ceasefire initiatives.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  6. “We look forward to its early implementation across United Nations operations. I am proud that Ukraine has been a strong partner of the Organization in peacekeeping activities for many years. Ukrainian Blue Helmets have participated in United Nations operations throughout the world. In many cases they were indeed instrumental in reaching peace, from the Balkans to Africa. Ukraine's involvement in United Nations peacekeeping did not wane even at the height of the armed attack on my country by the Russian Federation. But today we, too, need the peacekeeping shoulder of the United Nations. As the Council is well aware, in 2014 Russia unleashed an armed aggression against Ukraine and occupied part of our territory. Russia's mantra that "we are not there" does not hold water.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  7. “The first is a truly proactive role for the Secretary- General in carrying out his responsibilities as set out in Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations. No less important is the task ofprotecting civilians, which has evolved into an integral part of peacekeeping. Due attention should also be given to securing proper funding and sufficient capabilities, including aviation assets, advanced intelligence and modern technologies. Moving from traditional peacekeeping to cost-effective smart peacekeeping is long overdue. Last, but not least, I commend the initiative of the Secretary-General to eradicate the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse, which continues to overshadow United Nations peacekeeping achievements. As a responsible Member State, Ukraine signed the relevant compact with the Secretary-General.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  8. “I must admit that, since the latest discussion of this issue, at the leaders' summit on peacekeeping in 2015, the world is becoming less and less safe. War and aggression are spreading, while peace and goodwill are in retreat. Our Organization, which was created to secure peace and stability in the world, cannot afford to stand aside. It must be proactive, as outlined in the reviews of United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding capabilities, which regrettably remain under-implemented in practice. In that light, we welcome and fully support the efforts of the Secretary-General to develop and implement a robust, comprehensive United Nations reform agenda that rightly focuses on strengthening the United Nations peace and security architecture. I see a number of essential ingredients for success in that regard.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source

  9. “President Poroshenko: First of all, I thank you, Mr. President, for making this summit possible. It is only fair that this seminal meeting is taking place during Ethiopia's presidency of the Security Council - a nation with an outstanding peacekeeping record. It is undoubtedly true that, to be up to speed with an unpredictable world, the United Nations peacekeeping endeavour badly needs reform, as does the whole United Nations system. That is why it is high time to assess the current state of play, ongoing reform efforts and prospects for United Nations peacekeeping. I sincerely hope that this debate, along with resolution 2378 (2017), which we just adopted, and which Ukraine co-sponsored, will contribute to this vital exercise.”

    2017-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8051 (2017) · source