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2009-11-18

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1. “Therefore, with the Council's permission, I will continue in Russian. (spoke in Russian) Iwould like to congratulate all Orthodox Christians on the beginning of Lent and to call on all of Russia's Christians and their leaders to seek peace. Do not provoke God's wrath. Come to your senses. Pray for us and hear us. Unfortunately, the representative of the Russian Federation has attempted to explain the presence of Russian troops in Crimea by saying they are serving as peacekeepers. As we have heard from many who spoke today, those acts are seen as aggression and a provocation ofa large-scale armed conflict in Ukraine.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

2. “Our Minister for Foreign Affairs agreed with the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to provide an observer mission in Crimea. Once again, we call upon Security Council members to authorize an international mediation and monitoring mission to Crimea to also monitor the situation with regard to the human rights of ethnic Russian and other ethnic groups and the so-called Russian-speaking population. I, too, am a Russian- speaking person but I do not need any support. My appeal to the Russian Federation is that it demonstrate that it is still a respectful permanent member of the Security Council. It should not undermine the authority of, and confidence in, this universal body. I know that in the media there are some Russian companies and one Ukrainian television station.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

3. “The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine announced today information about possible provocative acts by the Russian side on the territory of Crimea. Tonight, unknown armed persons are planning to attack and possibly kill Russian soldiers, presenting it as if the attack were committed by Ukraine from within. That is going to be used as a pretext for the ongoing armed intervention by Russia against Ukraine. The Russian Federation is concerned about the human rights and freedoms of the ethnic Russians on the territory of Ukraine. I would like to inform the Council that it is the obligation of our Government and people to care about that. We do not need external help.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

4. “The build-up of Russian Federation troops and military equipment along the eastern border of Ukraine clearly indicates Russia's preparation for a possible military intervention in Ukraine - the other parts of our country. So far, the Ukrainian armed forces have exercised restraint and refrained from active resistance to the aggression, although they are in full operational readiness. The Russian Federation is performing active information and psychological operations in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, as well as in the south-eastern regions of Ukraine. Those are aimed at discrediting the legitimate authorities of Ukraine and misleading public opinion by calling the Russian intervention a peacekeeping operation.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

5. “I wish to brief the Council on the most recent developments on the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine. As of today, beginning from 24 February, approximately 16,000 Russian troops have been deployed in Crimea by military ships, helicopters and cargo aeroplanes from the neighbouring territory of the Russian Federation. The Russian troops keep making attempts to seize, block and control Ukraine's crucial governmental and military entities in Crimea - the Parliament of Crimea, all civil and military airports, means of communication, radio stations, customs services, military and coastguard bases and the headquarters of Ukraine's navy in Crimea. All main roads are blocked.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

6. “Unfortunately, we have still not received any compelling answer to the simple question as to why the military forces of the Russian Federation are illegally occupying the Crimea and brutally violating international law and bilateral agreements. I would like to recall that, according to the Budapest Memorandum on security assurances signed in 1994 between Ukraine and guarantor States, including Russia itself, my country has given up its nuclear arsenal to Russia, while Russia, inter alia, was obliged to refrain from the threat of or use of threat of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine. In that regard, I want to underline that with this aggression, the Russian Federation is specifically undermining the regime of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in general.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

7. “Mr. Sergeyev (Ukraine) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Madam President, and all members of the Security Council for having given me the floor and for your important remarks, where I heard broad support for my country. Ukraine counts greatly on the Security Council to exert all possible efforts at the international level in order to guarantee the protection of the Ukrainian people, the sovereignty of my country and its territorial integrity. (spoke in English) At the beginning of this meeting, we listened to the briefing of the representative of the Russian Federation with great attention.”

   2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

8. “We urge all States Members of the United Nations to demonstrate solidarity with the Ukrainian nation to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and the very basic principles of the United Nations, currently brutally violated by a permanent member of the Security Council.”

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9. “The Russian Federation has brutally violated the basic principles of the Charter of the United Nations, obliging all Member States, inter alia, to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State. Facing the announced military intervention in Ukraine, the Government of Ukraine requested that this meeting of the Security Council be held. We call upon the Security Council to do everything possible now to stop aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. There is still a chance. Ukraine calls on the guarantor States to react immediately in order to prevent intervention. We call for international monitors of the situation in Ukraine with regard to the aggression of the Russian Federation.”

   2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

10. “The Russian Federation is not complying with its obligations as a State guarantor of Ukraine under the Budapest Memorandum, obliging Russia, as well as other permanent members of the Security Council, to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is a dangerous challenge to the very principle of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Russia officially rejected the Ukrainian proposal to hold immediate bilateral consultations under article 7 of the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between Ukraine and the Russian Federation of 1997.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

11. “A few hours ago, the upper house of the Russian Parliament, the Federation Council, unanimously authorized the use of military force against Ukraine upon the request of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, but the troops are already there and their number is increasing every hour. However, such action by the Russian Federation constitutes an act of aggression against the State of Ukraine and a severe violation of international law, posing a serious threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, as well as peace and stability in the whole region.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

12. “I thank you very much, Madam, for agreeing to have this meeting at such short notice. I thank Mr. Eliasson for his comments and for presenting to us the statement of the Secretary- General, which is very promising. What I am going to say now, including the recent information about the developments in Ukraine, in particular in Crimea, was sent to all the missions this afternoon, The situation continues to deteriorate. As I said yesterday (see S/PV.7123), Russian troops illegally entered the territory of Ukraine in the Crimean peninsula on the ambiguous pretext of protecting the Russian-speaking population of Ukraine.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

13. “Ukraine believes that the only possible solution to the Syrian crisis is an inclusive political dialogue and the necessary transformation in the country.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

14. “We call on all parties, in particular the opposition groups, to provide unhindered access to humanitarian organizations in the country in order to begin to overcome the terrible situation that is currently affecting the lives of civilians, particularly women and children. In that context, we welcome the recent international donor conference, held in Kuwait, which resulted in the international community managing to raise $2.4 billion of the required $6.5 billion. However, benefiting from international assistance is impossible without an understanding between the parties to the conflict. We are concerned about the lack of unity inside the opposition camp in Syria and urge it to take part in the second Geneva conference in order to reach a political compromise, which is needed now more than ever.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

15. “Its position should be taken into account while settling the important issues of the status of Jerusalem, border issues, water and security arrangements. Ukraine has repeatedly expressed its concern over the situation in Syria, where a two-year conflict continues to take the lives ofinnocent civilians. In that context, the important task in the short term is to ensure the holding of a successful second Geneva conference on Syria. We have high expectations for the results of that conference, while welcoming the strong diplomatic efforts of Russia and the United States. We appeal to all parties involved to overcome the contradictions that have long hindered the development of consensus on the issue of a Syrian settlement within the Security Council. The humanitarian situation in the country is also dangerous.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

16. “We hope that 2014, proclaimed by the General Assembly as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, will contribute to finding a true and durable solution to the conflict. Ukraine supports a two-State solution resulting from successful negotiations between Palestine and Israel. We support the Palestinian people's efforts to obtain an independent State, and we hope to see Palestinians enjoying freedom and prosperity in their own State. A historic compromise should be achieved. That brings us to the importance of the mediation endeavours of the regional players, with Jordan being one of the key brokers. With this in mind, we support the official Jordanian position, voiced earlier this year by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour. Jordan should be part of the final agreement between the Palestinians and the Israelis.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

17. “John Kerry, in advancing direct dialogue between the parties with the aim of achieving a framework agreement that would provide guidelines for permanent status negotiations and address all the core issues - in other words, a full and final peace treaty between the parties. We see some positive signs. The third group of prisoners was released in late 2013. We are very well aware that it was a very painful and difficult decision for the Israeli side. We understand the Israeli security concerns and support all initiatives aimed at elaborating adequate guarantees. My State also understands the need to continue to assist the Palestinian Authority in building its social and economic development, which is of critical importance for the viability of a future Palestinian State and to its Palestinian inhabitants to be able to lead a normal life.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

18. “Recent developments in the Middle East have shifted the focus of the international community from the Palestinian issue to more pressing items on the agenda: the situation in Syria and preserving regional stability. However, Ukraine believes that, in the current circumstances, the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue should remain one of the buttresses of a stable and secure Middle East. We understand the claims on both sides and think that it is only through compromise and direct Israeli-Palestinian talks that the sides will reach a final agreement. Ukraine welcomes the efforts of the United States Secretary of State, Mr.”

    2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

19. “In that regard, as stipulated by a decree of the President of Ukraine, my country has, through the United Nations, provided humanitarian assistance to the Syrian civilian population, including Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. As to the way forward, we strongly believe that the Geneva communique creates all the necessary conditions for the parties to reach a peaceful political solution and to stop the violence.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

20. “We are convinced that the parties to the conflict should do their utmost to bring about a sustained cessation of armed violence in all its forms, paving the way for a Syrian-led political transition. It is our belief that a national dialogue that includes all strata of the Syrian society, together with the introduction of social and political reforms, is the only effective mechanism to resolve the existing internal problems. Ukraine, which fully supports the universal principles and norms of international law, joins the calls of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to avoid the further militarization of the conflict and to alleviate the suffering of the innocent population.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

21. “I would like to reiterate Ukraine's determination to contribute further to the search for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. In our view, such a peace will come about only on the basis of an agreement that ensures the Palestinian people's legitimate right to self- determination and statehood, while, at the same time, respecting Israel's right to peace and security. Ukraine reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. We believe that the United Nations should retain its leading role in solving the Syrian crisis. We strongly support the efforts of Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi as the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League ofArab States for Syria.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

22. “In that regard, I should emphasize that there is no alternative to the quest for peace and to the political solution of the crisis. Ukraine rejects any acts of terrorism, by whomsoever, as a means of reaching any political goal. In our view, any violent or provocative actions by radical elements should be halted resolutely since they lead only to a further escalation of violence. It is our belief that the momentum exists and that, under the current circumstances, there is no alternative for the parties but to overcome their differences and, for the sake of peace, to come back to the negotiating table. We strongly appeal to all sides to refrain from any unilateral actions that could further aggravate the situation or pre-empt the outcome of the final status talks.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

23. “First of all, I would like to convey our appreciation for Rwanda's presidency of the Security Council this month and for having convened this open debate at such a crucial point in time. At the same time, let me also thank Mr. Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing. Ukraine is deeply concerned about the deterioration ofthe situation in the Middle East and in the Palestinian territories, in particular. It is our strong conviction that the solution to the question of Palestine should be based on the full implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), as well as the Madrid Peace Conference formula and the Oslo Accords. The lack of progress achieved in the peace process, including on the settlement issue, lies at the heart of the Palestinian people's frustration.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

24. “Ukraine supports the decisions of the international conferences on Afghanistan of 2010 to 2012 aimed at strengthening peace and security in the country, promoting its social and economic recovery, supporting integration processes and developing regional cooperation. We fully share the common view that the regional approach plays a key role in ensuring durable stability in Afghanistan and in the wider region. Afghanistan's neighbours play a very important role, and their commitment to our joint efforts is indispensable.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source

25. “In order to make a detailed analysis of potential risks to the security of OSCE participating States, the Ukrainian chairmanship of the Organization sees merit in conducting in-depth discussions on that important issue within the OSCE framework. With regard to such activities, the Ukrainian chairmanship proposes to devote a specific session of the 2013 Annual Security Review Conference to border-related issues. Such work may lay the basis for developing an update to the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept, which defines the framework for cooperation among OSCE participating States.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source

26. “Currently, Ukrainian peacekeeping personnel in the country comprise 28 representatives. Since 2009, Ukraine has permitted the transit of cargo for ISAF needs in Afghanistan over its territory. Ukraine supports the gradual transfer of responsibility for maintaining security from the international forces to the Afghan National Army and Police. The withdrawal of ISAF from Afghanistan requires the development and implementation of a possible response by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to new challenges and threats that have a direct impact on OSCE States that border Afghanistan, as well as on the whole OSCE area.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source

27. “1 thank you, Mr. President, for holding this important debate. While Ukraine aligns itself with the statement of the European Union, I find it pertinent to make a few brief points in my national capacity. Security in Afghanistan and the Central Asian region is one of the important issues that attract the attention of the international community. Ukraine believes that without providing adequate security conditions in Afghanistan, it is difficult to talk of reviving the Afghan economy, better living standards and implementing social programmes and other projects to rebuild the country. The presence of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan for more than 10 years has made an important contribution to the process of stabilizing the political and security situation in the country.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source

28. “As was pointed out by the President of Ukraine in his address to the General Assembly in September 2012, our country is "truly proud of the contribution of the sons and daughters of Ukraine 4 servicemen, law enforcement officers and civilian personnel who have served and continue to serve the noble ideals of peace under the United Nations flag" (A/67/PV9, p. 15). We are resolved to maintain and advance our multidimensional engagement in United Nations peacekeeping operations in the years to come.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

29. “Recognizing the added value of inter-mission cooperation in terms of military advantages, cost-effectiveness and the promotion of regional approaches to regional issues, Ukraine will further pioneer this innovative form of peacekeeping. Earlier this month the Ukrainian Parliament granted approval for the permanent transfer of our armed helicopters from Liberia to Cote d'Ivoire, to be used in both countries along and across their border, in accordance with resolution 2062 (2012). Being also an active police-contributing country and a committed actor in the area of peacebuilding, Ukraine plans to send a formed police unit to the United Nations Mission in Liberia. This step will be a practical follow- up to Ukraine's membership in the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the steering group of its Liberia configuration.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

30. “Our share in the global partnership called United Nations peacekeeping encompasses military, police, civilian and political dimensions. The past 20 years have witnessed the active military, police and civilian engagement of Ukraine in more than 20 missions under the United Nations mandate. As of today, my country has contributed more than 34,000 Blue Helmets to United Nations peacekeeping efforts in every region of their deployment throughout the world. Ukraine is committed to further supporting the United Nations in its peacekeeping endeavour. This year, at the Secretariat's request, we are considering doubling our military aviation unit in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

31. “We particularly welcome the Council's commitment to better integrating early peacebuilding tasks into the mandates of peacekeeping operations; to making sure that these mandates are matched by appropriate resources; to further enhancing cooperation and consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries; and to strengthening United Nations field security arrangements so as to improve the safety and security of Blue Helmets. Ukraine believes that the implementation of today's resolution will contribute to progress on taking forward a comprehensive strategy for durable peace and security. A concept at the heart of today's debate - that of multiple dimensions 4 fully applies to Ukraine's contribution to United Nations efforts to maintain international peace and security.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

32. “Equally, peacebuilding mandates assigned to complex peacekeeping operations 4 such as support for security sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; national political processes, electoral assistance and others 4 have to be as detailed, credible and achievable as possible, and must tailor relevant peacekeeping operations to unique local realities and needs. In this light, we fully support resolution 2086 (2013), adopted by the Security Council today. It broadly incorporates Ukraine's vision of how further to clarify the evolving nexus between peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

33. “What we have now is an increasingly complex enterprise embracing multiple dimensions, with peacekeeping missions greatly varying in nature, scope and size. At the time of the first United Nations deployment, it could have hardly been envisaged that peacekeeping would now cover all five recurring peacebuilding priorities, ranging from security to economic revitalization. It is therefore of the utmost importance that peacebuilding challenges be factored by all stakeholders intointegratedstrategicassessmentandmissionplanning processes in order to ensure a coherence of mutually reinforcing activities.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

34. “Let me thank you, Mr. President, for holding this important debate. The choice of today's theme came quite naturally for Pakistan as a top contributor of troops to United Nations operations. I should like to join previous speakers in commending the extraordinary role of your country in this sphere and in praising your delegation for its comprehensive and thought-provoking concept note (S/2013/4, annex). Our appreciation also goes to the Secretary-General for his insight into today's topic. While Ukraine aligns itselfwith the statement made by observer of the European Union, I find it pertinent to make a few brief points in my national capacity. From its inception 65 years ago, United Nations peacekeeping has come a long way, evolving and adapting to the ever-changing environment at every juncture on this road.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

35. “Ukraine commends the United Nations and its competent agencies for their active role and engagement in countering maritime piracy and remains committed to the international efforts to curb that threat.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

36. “Being highly concerned with their welfare, Ukraine welcomes the current efforts to develop guidance to address care for seafarers who have suffered from pirate attacks or hostage situations. We urge flag States and ship owners to do their utmost to ensure the security of crew members. As one of the major States of seafarers' origin, Ukraine has continuously supported international efforts to secure the safety of maritime shipping. Most recently, the Government of Ukraine decided to join Operation Ocean Shield. A flagship of the Ukrainian naval forces, the frigate Herman Sahaidachny, with a deck helicopter and a special forces group on board, is currently preparing to head for the waters off the Horn of Africa to patrol areas of pirates' activities as a part of Operation Ocean Shield.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

37. “That is why my delegation came up with the idea of elaborating, within the United Nations, model counter-piracy legislation, which would facilitate the apprehension and prosecution by Member States of those engaged in piracy and armed robbery. Ukraine believes that such models would help us efficiently apply on the national level existing international law as reflected in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We encourage our fellow delegates to actively discuss this idea at the General Assembly consultations on the law of the sea currently under way. Ukraine is greatly affected by the threat of piracy and armed robbery against ships, as some 38,000 Ukrainian nationals are commercial seafarers currently employed in the world shipping industry.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

38. “We believe that the successful naval and judicial capacity- building measures applied in other regions should be taken into due account with respect to the situation in the Gulf of Guinea. We must admit that the fight against impunity for Somali pirates has brought tangible results, with, to date, 1,186 individuals prosecuted or awaiting prosecution in 21 States. Much success has been achieved in addressing piracy and bringing to justice its perpetrators and facilitators in the Asian region. In general, a lot of useful recommendations have been developed with respect to law enforcement, evidence collection, judicial aspects, post-trial transfers and imprisonment of convicted pirates. Ukraine is of the view that those tools merit being systemized for their better domestic application by Member States.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

39. “We look forward to further efforts to that end in the framework of the United Nations, including the Security Council. As to the emerging challenges of attacks against merchant ships at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, Ukraine shares the Security Council's deep concern about the threat they are posing to international navigation and especially to the safety of seafarers. We encourage States in the region and regional organizations to enhance their efforts to ensure maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea, including through developing a legal framework for the prevention and repression of piracy and armed robbery at sea, as well as prosecution of persons engaging in those crimes.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

40. “However, according to the most recent report of the Secretary-General on this matter (S/2012/783), the current trend of decline is fully dependent on the naval presence in the region, the implementation of International Maritime Organization's guidance and best management practices and the prosecution of pirates. Ukraine fully support the Secretary-Generals' concern that this initial success could always easily be reversed until the root causes of piracy - namely, instability, lawlessness and lack of effective governance in Somalia - are properly addressed. It should be noted that one of the first steps towards framing a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of piracy was made during the first-ever General Assembly thematic debate on the issue at an informal plenary meeting in May 2010 on the initiative of Ukraine.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

41. “Such an integrated and comprehensive approach will enable us to better deal with this scourge by making full use of the successful experiences thus far at the regional level and by exploring ways of sharing knowledge on anti-piracy measures from South-East Asia, the waters offthe coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. Those lessons can be applied for the prevention of maritime piracy and armed robbery in other potentially vulnerable areas. We commend the recent gains made by the international community in fighting piracy. In the waters off the coast of Somalia, our collective measures have resulted in a sharp decline in pirate attacks and hijackings, compared to last year.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

42. “On behalf of the delegation of Ukraine, I would like to thank India's presidency for convening an open debate on such a relevant and pressing issue as maritime piracy. While aligning itself with the statement made earlier by the European Union, my delegation would like to make a statement in its national capacity. Maritime security and law enforcement at sea are indispensable factors for maintaining not only regional but also international peace and security. Therefore the problem of piracy and armed robbery at sea requires a most coherent and complex response. In this light, Ukraine is pleased that the Security Council is deliberating for the first time on piracy and armed robbery at sea across the regions.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

43. “President, that my country will spare no efforts to continue to contribute to our common goal of protecting civilians around the world.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

44. “It is the same unshakable commitment and sense of responsibility for the protection of civilians under threat of imminent violence that lies behind Ukraine's decision to be an active participant in the provision of temporary reinforcements to the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. We are proud of the contribution that the Ukrainian aviation unit made to the United Nations efforts to save civilians in Abidjan, thanks to which thousands of innocent lives, mainly of women and children, were spared the imminent danger posed by deadly heavy weaponry. As in the first case I mentioned, Ukraine acted strictly in accordance with international law, and in particular with the unanimously adopted resolution 1975 (2011). Finally, let me assure you, Mr.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

45. “Among recent concrete manifestations of that unwavering commitment we can single out the humanitarian mission carried out by Ukraine in April using its landing ship Konstantin Olshansky to evacuate civilians from Libya. As a result of this initiative by the President of Ukraine, a total of 193 citizens of 20 nationalities, including 78 women and 35 children, were put on board the large landing ship Konstantin Olshansky and transported out of harm's way. I should stress that this mission was undertaken in full compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions - namely, resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) - and with due notification of the Secretary-General from the outset.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

46. “Accountability for violations of international law - including the deliberate targeting of civilians, their use as human shields, indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks and delays or denials of humanitarian access - is also an issue that must be tackled. The questions of how to translate thematic principles into actual protection of civilians on the ground, and how to improve prevention, including with early warning and assessment, in the context of the responsibility to protect, should, we believe, be a focus of all our efforts. Ukraine's commitment to the efforts of the United Nations in the area of the protection of civilians in armed conflict stems from the principles I have mentioned.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

47. “This will entail, in particular, taking further action to address core challenges, namely, to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including by non-State armed groups; to improve the mechanisms for the protection of civilians through United Nations peace operations; and to improve humanitarian access and strengthen accountability for violations. In this context, we support the systematic use of practical tools such as the updated version of the 2002 aide-memoire (S/PRST/2010/25, annex). We believe that it is still possible to improve coherence and mainstreaming in this area, including through promoting stronger interaction between all relevant actors and through monitoring and oversight, particularly by developing indicators for civilian protection.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

48. “My country attaches great importance to such issues, especially in its capacity as an active participant in peacekeeping operations and as a member of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Executive Board of UN-Women. We welcome the increased understanding of the primacy of the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict and the ever-growing attention to this issue within the United Nations. Ukraine commends the work of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, as well as that of Member States, particularly concerning the implementation of resolutions relating to women and peace and security. My delegation fully supports a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of the protection of civilians.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

49. “Thank you, Mr. President, for allowing Ukraine to contribute to this important and timely debate. Let me also thank Under-Secretary- General Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy and Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovic' for their insightful briefings. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. Ukraine is alarmed by the fact that civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflicts, as well as a high number of displaced persons. We are deeply concerned by the frequency and gravity of attacks against civilians, especially women and children, and by issues of safety for humanitarian personnel and of timely humanitarian access to those in need, particularly vulnerable groups.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

50. “In our view, it is high time that the Security Council took measures aimed at fighting Somali pirates' impunity, on the basis of the work that has been done to that end by the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser, as well as by the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. By doing so, we, as States Members of the United Nations, would prove our sincere commitment to cooperating in the repression of Somalia piracy to the fullest possible extent.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source