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Pyvovarov

lines on the record: 25
first: 2013-07-17
most recent: 2015-05-27
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-security-council

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“In this case, I would tell the Russian representative, "Do not waste your time. You should direct your massive, vibrant energy into resolving the huge number of problems in your own country. Simply get out of my land and let us and all of Europe live in peace." The meeting rose at 7.30 pm.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I should simply like to ask my Russian colleague whether he himselfbelieves in what he says. For all the civilized world, Russia's direct participation in fuelling and creating the Ukrainian crisis is a fact - a proven, pure and obvious fact. I will not comment on all that we have heard from our Russian colleague, because we hear the same thing at every single meeting on Ukraine. We are of the impression that the Russian delegation thinks that the more it repeats its lies about the crisis in Donbas that Russia has created, the greater will be its opportunities to convince the world that all Russian tanks, weapons, and militants, as well as the hundreds of dead and living, captured soldiers from the Russian army, are nothing more than the kind of fiction produced by Russia-24 or Russia Today.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Among those are amendments to Russia's criminal code that further increase Government control of the Internet, amendments to the law on advertising that lead to undue media concentration in the hands of a few monopolies, and amendments to the law on mass media, lowering foreign ownership shares in media outlets to 20 per cent. We invite the Security Council to pay due attention to those issues threatening the freedom of the media in Russia and beyond. This Chamber, in which more than 30 meetings have been dedicated to the situation in eastern Ukraine, has heard a lot of Soviet-style propaganda cliches from Russian representatives. Some have been pure lies; some have even been funny. But all of them have been unreal and taken, as we see it, from a parallel reality.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“With over 300 deaths and disappearances ofjournalists since 1993 in Russia, where in most cases the perpetrators have not been brought to justice, the Russian Federation remains one of the most dangerous places for journalists in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and European region, with the highest number of journalists brutally attacked and killed in the past 15 years. The few Russian journalists and media outlets that attempt to object to the reporting on events in eastern Ukraine are attacked, harassed and threatened. Moreover, the Russian authorities continue to impose severe legislative restrictions that negatively affect media plurality and threaten the free flow of information, despite numerous warnings of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We strongly condemn all attacks against journalists in eastern Ukraine and worldwide and fully share the view that journalists' safety must be guaranteed at all times. Finally, let me conclude by reiterating the Ukrainian Government's commitment to further safeguard and promote media freedom and the protection of journalists in the country, in full accordance with our international commitments and standards.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The Russian State media are being widely utilized by the Russian Government to disseminate propaganda and violence and to promote aggressive nationalism and chauvinism, which runs counter to a number of United Nations Charter principles and commitments. We emphasize that the overall media freedom situation in the affected regions of eastern Ukraine and the steps undertaken by the Ukrainian Government to protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms should be perceived against the backdrop of the security challenges stemming from the aggressive and subversive activities pursued by the Russian Federation towards Ukraine, including through support to illegal armed groups in eastern Ukraine.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Moreover, the ongoing hostilities and violations of the ceasefire regime by militants in eastern Ukraine continue to jeopardize the safety ofjournalists in Donbas, where Ukrainian television channels were long ago illegally cut off and replaced by State propaganda television channels from the Russian Federation. Against that backdrop, we continue to witness a real information war by the Russian State-controlled media aimed at destroying peace and stability in Ukraine. Anti-Ukrainian falsifications by the Russian media defy the norms of journalistic ethics and human morality, and crudely incite inter-ethnic hatred.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“That Convention is, unfortunately, yet another international document that that country simply ignores as if it did not exist. The reports of all international monitoring missions convincingly and factually demonstrate that numerous cases ofviolence against members ofthe media continue to be committed by Russia-backed illegal armed groups in Donbas as well as by quasi-authorities exercising de facto control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. Murder, physical assault, kidnapping, intimidation and threats against journalists are among the most grave human rights violations there.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Our own example has clearly shown to the entire world that information can be used not to promote democratic values and principles but as a method to inspire, fuel and maintain exported conflicts, to brainwash citizens on both sides of the border and to lie about the real reasons and consequences of this brazen military aggression at the very centre of Europe. Since the beginning of the crisis, Ukrainians and the rest of the world have felt and seen the obvious distinction between independent international journalism and Russian propaganda-style production, with ridiculous theatrical television scenes made mostly for internal consumption. Such activities on the part of the Kremlin-controlled media directly violate the European Convention on Transfrontier Television, which was signed by Russia in 2006.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“For more than a year, Ukraine has been suffering from the aggression of the Russian Federation, which has occupied part of our sovereign territory, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, and continues its hostile military actions against my country in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. All of those factors have had a grave impact on journalists working in Ukraine, having increased the number of crimes against them to a level higher than it has ever been throughout the entire history of our independent country.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Ukrainian journalists became a real fourth branch of power and formed a strong public mechanism of control over our Government officials and politicians, leading to a more transparent and democratic public sector. The Government of Ukraine and its competent agencies are doing their utmost to protectjournalists. On 14 May, our Parliament adopted a law on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine concerning the strengthening of guarantees for the lawful professional activities ofjournalists in Ukraine. This law envisages additional security guarantees for the lawful professional activities ofjournalists, including changes in Ukraine's criminal code. The law also provides for additional social guarantees for journalists and their families.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“It now serves as a powerful tool for continuing democratic transformations in our society and reflects our people's current need to live in an atmosphere of freedom of speech and expression, to live in a country where one feels no threat of being imprisoned for one's position if it does not coincide with the official one. Our independent national journalism has been one of the major factors that inspired a revolution of dignity more than one year ago. Because of the many impartial investigations carried out by Ukrainian media and courageous journalists, our society discovered all of the terrifying aspects of life under and the corruption of the previous pro-Russian regime.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We also pay tribute to those journalists who have died or been injured in the performance of their professional duties. Our country will remain an active supporter of free and secure journalism, and we consider the United Nations and its Security Council as the foremost actors in strengthening their basic rights and freedoms at the global level. I am proud to say that in Ukraine, despite all of the internal difficulties we are being made to go through, an independent journalism that represents all existing opinions has become a reality.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“These NGOs should continue to draw Governments' attention to the shortcomings in existing practices of the physical and legal protection of media representatives. We believe that close cooperation among various governmental entities and NGOs could give a positive impetus, including with respect to a revision of the list of new areas of informational activity, where journalists should have the same rights as if they worked in zones of instability, for example in the blogosphere and for social media networks. Ukraine strongly believes in the need to enhance international experts' efforts to upgrade the process of investigation and of holding accountable those who affect the legitimate rights of journalists who work in zones of instability.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Ukraine is also actively engaged in UNESCO's work to strengthen the intergovernmental response to acts of violence and aggression against journalists working in areas of high risk and danger. My country is a strong supporter of the comprehensive and practical implementation of the principles laid down in the United Nations Plan ofAction on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. We consider it to be a significant document for global counteraction against the impunity of persons and criminal entities who threaten media representatives directly in hot spots. The strengthening of the professional activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide could also become an important element of the efforts aimed at a general improvement in the security of journalists.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In the past two years, the world has witnessed a steady increase in the number of journalists killed or injured while performing their professional duties. Unfortunately, one of the main reasons for this unacceptable situation is the increase in the number of areas of instability, the imperfect nature of the existing international legal mechanisms to protect journalists, and the impunity of those who commit crimes and who hinder journalists' professional activities. Ukraine believes that free, independent, responsible and professional journalism is the basis of modern civil democratic societies. My country supports all international mechanisms aimed at strengthening the protection of journalists throughout the world, particularly those promoted by the Human Rights Council.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I should like at the outset to express our gratitude to the Lithuanian presidency for holding this debate on the protection of journalists. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement made by the delegation of the European Union on this matter. My delegation welcomes draft resolution 2222 (2015), adopted today, and we are glad to have been one of the sponsors of this important document. Today's subject is particularly sensitive for my country, which is now continuing to struggle against Russian hybrid aggression, and we are grateful for this opportunity to make some remarks that we deem important. There is no doubt that today information has a direct impact on the principal global political processes.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Supporting and empowering journalists who are involved in covering events in conflict zones serves as an essential tool for a healthy and high-quality media environment in the world. Ukraine strongly believes in the necessity of improving expertise aimed at upgrading the processes of investigation and making accountable those who inhibit the legitimate right of journalists to work in zones of instability. Finally, we also pay tribute to journalists who have died or been injured when performing their professional duties. Our country will remain an active supporter of free and safejournalisms. We consider the United Nations and the Security Council instrumental actors in strengthening the basic rights and freedoms ofjournalists.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In our view, it is also extremely important, at the level of the United Nations, to make a clear distinction between journalistic activity during armed conflicts and espionage. Unfortunately, in some States accusations of spying often serve as a legal basis to deny journalists access to conflict zones and as a reason for their illegal detention. In that context, Ukraine is extremely alarmed by the current tendency of increasing media confrontation that could deepen the crisis of mutual confidence between States and affect some positive trends elaborated at the United Nations to protect the freedom ofjournalists and freedom of speech. We again stress the unacceptability of spreading manipulative and biased information, especially that obtained illegally, in order to achieve situational political benefits.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Such NGOs should continue to draw Governments' attention to the shortcomings of the existing physical and legal protections for media personnel. We believe that close cooperation between different governmental agencies and NGOs could provide a positive impetus, including revising the list of new areas of informational activity - for example in the blogosphere - where journalists would have the same rights as when they worked in conflict zones. Ukraine believes that one of the most problematic aspects in protecting journalists in armed conflicts is not the absence of an international legal framework, but of specific implementation mechanisms. A case in point is the difficulty in bringing to account those responsible for acts of aggression against media representatives in conflict zones.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We supported the resolution adopted by the Council in September 2012 to improve the situation in this domain. Ukraine is also actively engaged in UNESCO's work to strengthen the intergovernmental response to violent and aggressive acts againstjournalists working in high- risk areas and danger zones. My country strongly supports the full implementation of the principles set out in the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, We consider it an important document in the global fight against the impunity of persons and criminal entities that threaten media personnel directly in conflict zones. Strengthening the activities of professional non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide could also become an important part of efforts aimed at improving journalists' security in general.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Strengthening the freedom of expression and developing a solid framework of international humanitarian law, one that would guarantee journalists the right to work in an environment free from fear of persecution and aggression, is one ofthe main priorities of Ukraine's 2013 chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and of its vice-presidency of the United Nations Committee on Information. Ukraine believes that free, independent, responsible and professional journalism is the basis for a modern, democratic civil society. Our country supports all international mechanisms aimed at strengthening the global protection of j ournalists throughout the world, in particular those promoted by the Human Rights Council.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to recall that, thanks to a successful escape attempt a few months ago, the Ukrainian journalist Anhar Kochnyeva was able to return home from captivity in Syria, where she had spent almost six months. Over the past 10 years, more than 20 Ukrainian journalists have died while performing their duties in the line of fire. That is why, in our view, today's debate should answer the question of how the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, can contribute more effectively to protecting journalists from violence and safeguarding them from danger when working in conflict zones.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Unfortunately, a key reason for that unacceptable situation is the increase in zones of instability, inadequate international legal mechanisms to protect journalists, the impunity of those committing crimes, the creation of obstacles to journalists' professional activities, and the state of global information campaigns. The events of the Arab Spring, especially in Syria, and the alarming news from other countries in the region demonstrate the true price we pay for being informed of the real situation inside conflict zones. While ordinary people try to escape and save themselves from chaos and bloodshed, journalists, in contrast, attempt to reach such areas in order to provide us with the latest news. Unfortunately, their courage and professionalism sometimes cost them their lives or their health.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank the delegation of the United States for organizing today's meeting of the Security Council, which is devoted to the important issue of protecting journalists in armed conflicts. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union. We express our gratitude to Mr. Eliasson for his comprehensive briefing, as well as to the representatives from the leading media entities present here today. No one doubts that today information directly impact the key global political processes. Over the past two years, the world witnessed a steady increase in the number of journalists killed or injured while performing their professional duties.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source