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President Pavel

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2023-09-20

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2023-09-20

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1. “Only Ukraine can set the terms of any peace solution. As we all know, my country had its own painful experience with what at the time was called Russian international assistance. They came without being asked to assist us, against us. Today we call it by it by its proper names: imperialism and expansionism. We have been there. Czechia therefore feels a strong sense of solidarity with Ukraine and its people. I am truly thankful that our Government and society have been supporting Ukraine so wholeheartedly. We are determined to stay side by side with Ukraine and support it as long as it takes, until peace and the rule of law are restored.”

   2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “By violating the fundamental rights of Ukraine to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Russia is putting peace and security at risk globally, inspiring possible followers. Furthermore, we cannot but condemn Russia’s cynical decision to terminate the Black Sea Grain Initiative. It has led to massive increases in food prices, and it bluntly demonstrates how little Russia cares about the day-to-day struggle of the most vulnerable. The international community, and almost every member of the Security Council, have already expressed their desire for peace in Ukraine. But clearly, no one wants peace more than the Ukrainians themselves — a just and lasting peace and a peace that does not reward the aggressor. That is why we support President Zelenskyy’s effort, as put forward in his peace formula.”

   2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “Time and again, we have been bitterly retaught the lesson that the aggressor ̕ s voracity only grows while he devours his prey. This is not only about Russia and Ukraine — this concerns us all. The ultimate victory of Ukraine means a victory for the rule of law and respect for others, while its defeat would allow lawless brutality to prevail. That is why I believe that no country may be genuinely neutral in this conflict. Russia must completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine. The Kremlin leadership must face consequences and be brought to justice. Due to Russia’s aggression, people are dying once again in Europe. But the impacts of the war go far beyond the region.”

   2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source

4. “President Pavel: It is an honour to address the Security Council today, and I would like to thank the Albanian presidency for this opportunity. We teach our children to play by the rules, to develop friendly and respectful relations and to prevent conflicts. We, the Member States of the United Nations family, have reflected that globally shared notion within the international rules-based order to secure a peaceful and prosperous life for our societies. And yet Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, has launched a full-fledged invasion and is waging a brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against its neighbour in blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations. It is an outrageous insult to the rules-based order and thus to the entire international community.”

   2023-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9421Resumption1 (2023) · source