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2023-09-20

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1. “But we are never indifferent or neutral when it comes to violations of international law, because it is our shield, our protective cloak against the unilateral use of force, against an international system where might makes right and where the rule of law is replaced by the law of the jungle. Let us not beat around the bush — Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has once again shown the inability of the Security Council to act. It is high time that we address the obvious structural problem by making the Council more representative, including through adding African countries, and by finally having an honest discussion about the end of the veto power. The time when five States had the power to decide for all of us is long gone. The time to reform is now.”

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

2. “It is an assault against the rules-based international order. It is a flagrant and deliberate breach of the founding Charter of the United Nations. Through the Charter, every single State in this Chamber has committed to settle international disputes by peaceful means and to refrain from the threat of use of force. And what is worse is that this breach has been committed not by just any State, but by a permanent member of the Security Council, of this very organ. That is why my country, Austria, is taking such a clear stance. Yes, we are militarily neutral.”

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

3. “Almost 19 months ago, Russia broke peace in Europe with its brutal invasion of Ukraine, an independent and sovereign neighbour. This war of aggression has been causing unimaginable destruction and despair. It has been 19 months of targeted attacks on civilians, of barbaric war crimes, of irresponsible nuclear threats and the cynical use of hunger and energy as a weapon, affecting the most vulnerable people. It is time to stop. Russia must withdraw its forces from the territory of Ukraine, including Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. The people of Ukraine deserve a just and lasting peace. Austria will support any initiative leading towards that goal, including President Zelenskyy’s peace plan. Let me be very clear. Yes, this is a war in Europe, but it is by no means a European war.”

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