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Skoog

lines on the record: 1,817
first: 2015-03-16
most recent: 2023-12-29
sittings or episodes: 248
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“We will continue to call on all parties to the conflict, particularly the Syrian regime, to advance a credible, sustainable and inclusive political solution based on the full and comprehensive implementation resolution 2254 (2015) as the only route to sustainable peace in Syria and the way for Syria to become once again the united, sovereign, prosperous and free country we all want to see.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Early-recovery projects are important to support resilience, community capacity-building and the self- reliance of the Syrian people and for their future. EU- funded projects are intended and designed for those in genuine need and to strengthen the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the humanitarian response. We will not fund early-recovery efforts that could support social and demographic engineering. Let me reiterate once more that the EU remains committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian State.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“However, humanitarian actors would have needed a mandate of at least 12 months and the opening of a second crossing point to ensure more satisfactory delivery of humanitarian aid to the population. We fully support the Secretary- General’s and the Emergency Relief Coordinator’s repeated calls for more access. Uninterrupted delivery of United Nations cross-border humanitarian assistance remains vital for 4.1 million Syrians living in north- west Syria, including 2.8 million internally displaced persons. Their lives depend on that assistance. The EU will continue to advocate for all parties to depoliticize and allow unimpeded and continued delivery of humanitarian aid to all those in need.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The EU and its member States are the largest donor and have provided €27.4 billion to meet the needs arising from the Syrian crisis since 2011, including over €4.8 billion at the sixth Brussels Conference. Humanitarian needs in Syria continue to increase: 90 per cent of Syrians live under the poverty line and 55 per cent of the population is food insecure. There are now an estimated 15.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance inside Syria, 700,000 more than in 2022. We will continue to demonstrate solidarity with the Syrian people and call on the international community, in particular regional donors, to increase their commitments. The EU welcomed the unanimous adoption of resolution 2672 (2023) under your presidency, Sir, which mandates the continuation of United Nations cross- border assistance to Syria.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries are still unable to go back home as the conditions for safe, dignified and voluntary return, in line with the parameters defined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and in accordance with international law, are not fulfilled yet. It is the responsibility of the Syrian regime to remove those obstacles. The EU will be in a position to support returns only once those conditions are satisfied. The EU commends Syria’s neighbouring countries for hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees for more than a decade and calls on all leaders to avoid divisive rhetoric. At the same time, Türkiye’s security concerns stemming from northern Syria need to be addressed through political and diplomatic means and in full respect for international humanitarian law.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The EU is fully committed to the fate of the missing, and will look positively into proposals for a new mechanism to support the families of missing people, as proposed in the report of the Secretary-General entitled “Missing people in the Syrian Arab Republic” (A/76/890), on how to bolster efforts to clarify the fate of missing people in Syria and identify human remains. Civilians must be protected at all times. We echo the calls made by the Security Council for the implementation of a nationwide ceasefire. We recall that the underlying causes of the refugee and displacement crisis must be addressed under resolution 2254 (2015). The EU continues to warn against any further displacements in any part of Syria, as well as against the potential exploitation of such displacements for the purpose of social and demographic engineering.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“All parties responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights law must be held accountable. We reiterate our call to have the situation in Syria referred to the International Criminal Court. In the absence of international processes for justice, the prosecution of war crimes and other serious crimes under national jurisdiction where possible, now under way in several EU member States, represents a crucial contribution towards securing justice, as does the Dutch-Canadian initiative to hold Syria to account for breaching the United Nations Convention Against Torture. We will continue to support efforts to gather evidence with a view to future legal action, including by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria and the work of the Commission of Inquiry.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We again reiterate that no normalization, lifting of sanctions or reconstruction will be possible until the Syrian regime engages in a credible sustainable and inclusive political transition, in the framework of resolution 2254 (2015). It must also fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its investigations on the use of chemical weapons in the conflict, including the attack in Douma, as well as on the completion of the dismantling of its chemical weapons programme. As a member of the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, we will continue to work towards ensuring full accountability in that regard. Accountability and justice for victims is essential for a stable, peaceful Syria.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“To this day, a genuine and inclusive political solution to the conflict in Syria based on the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and in line with the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex), remains the only route to sustainable peace in Syria. After more than a decade of conflict, it remains essential that the international community continue to pursue a sustainable and comprehensible political solution. The European Union stands firm in its commitment towards that goal, while supporting the continuous efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to advance on all aspects of Security Council resolutions, including his steps-for-steps approach in furthering the political process and resuming the work of the Constitutional Committee.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We welcome measures to improve Palestinian livelihoods and calls for implementation of the commitments made at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians held in New York in September. Until there is a just, fair, agreed and realistic solution to the refugee issue in accordance with international law, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will remain crucial for providing the necessary protection and essential services for Palestine refugees and supporting peace and stability in the region. The EU will continue to support UNRWA in all its fields of operations, including in East Jerusalem. We call on others to do the same. Allow me to turn briefly to the situation in Syria.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Palestinian civil society must be allowed by all parties to carry out that important task freely, while the freedom of expression must be upheld. We recall the need to hold accountable those responsible for the death of Nizar Banat. The EU is proud of its continued support to civil society, which contributes to peace efforts and confidence-building between Israelis and Palestinians. We call on Israel to refrain from any action that would prevent those organizations from continuing their critical human rights, humanitarian and development work in the occupied Palestinian territory. Anti-terrorism legislation should not be used to undermine civil society and their valuable work and contributions to the pursuit of accountability.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We call on all parties to take the necessary steps to produce a fundamental change to the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, including the end of the closure and a full opening of the crossing points, while addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The EU will continue to call upon the Palestinian Authority to hold free, transparent and inclusive national elections without further delay. We urge all Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the reconciliation process, adhere to previous agreements, renounce violence and terrorism, recognize Israel’s right to exist and commit to democratic principles, including the rule of law. Democratic Palestinian institutions, based on respect for the rule of law and human rights, are vital for the Palestinian people and, ultimately, for the two- State solution.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We call on Israel to halt continuous settlement expansion, which has reached a record high in the past few years, evictions, demolitions and forced transfers. The EU firmly condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, as well as all forms of terrorism, and remains committed to the prevention of and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate launching of rockets by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups into Israel. We deplore the loss of civilian lives during the escalation of violence in and around Gaza in August 2022.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Recalling that settlements are illegal under international law, constitute an obstacle to peace and threaten to make the two-State solution impossible, the EU reiterates its strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and actions taken in that context, such as building the separation barrier beyond the 1967 line, demolitions and confiscation, including of EU- funded projects, evictions, forced transfers, including of Bedouins, illegal outposts and restrictions of movement and access. Actions such as evictions, forced transfers, including in Masafer Yatta, demolitions, including of EU-funded projects, and confiscation of homes will only escalate an already tense environment. The EU will not recognize changes to the 1967 lines unless agreed by the parties.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The EU recalls that compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law by States and non-State actors, including accountability, is a cornerstone for peace and security. I note the 16 January statement by a number of States Members of the United Nations, including a majority of EU member States, concerning measures taken by Israel following the request by the General Assembly for an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The EU recalls the special significance of the holy sites and calls for upholding the status quo put in place in 1967 for the Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, in line with previous understandings and with respect to Jordan’s special role. Underlining the necessity to also respect the status quo of Christian holy sites, which are under increasing pressure, the EU reiterates the importance of maintaining peaceful coexistence among all three monotheistic religions. The EU will closely monitor developments and their implications on the ground and remains ready to contribute further to the protection and viability of the two-State solution. The EU reiterates its strong support for the International Court of Justice as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The EU reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, based on the two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace, security and mutual recognition, and with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States. Furthermore, the EU will seek to encourage and build upon the recent establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and a number of Arab countries, with a view to enhancing prospects for reaching a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East peace process. We note that the Security Council convened an emergency briefing on 5 January (see S/PV.9235) to address developments at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing earlier today. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the European Union (EU). The EU is worried about the deteriorating situation on the ground and the increased violence in the occupied West Bank, which fuels tensions and animosity. We call on the parties to efforts to de-escalate and end the vicious circle of violence, in which everyone will lose. As the Special Coordinator has told the Council, 2022 saw the most Palestinian casualties in the West Bank in years.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We will continue to increase the collective pressure on Russia, together with our international partners, to end its war of aggression and to withdraw its troops. And we will continue to be at the forefront of global efforts to address all the global consequences of the Russian aggression. We count on the members of the Security Council to do the same. The meeting rose at 5.10 p.m.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“The path to peace is for the aggressor to withdraw its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine and respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We stand ready to support Ukraine’s initiative for a just peace. To date, Russia has not shown any genuine willingness for a fair and sustainable peace in line with the Charter of the Organization or international law. Russian troops have continued their relentless air strikes against civilians, using cold and hunger as weapons of war. It has blocked any meaningful action by the Security Council to react to all those crimes. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the EU’s full support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will continue to stand with Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Russia must bear the legal consequences for all violations of international law, and accountability — in its broadest sense — must be ensured, including victims’ rights to truth and reparations, as well as guarantees of non-repetition. We support the investigations by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. The EU also reiterates the order of the International Court of Justice, of March of last year, for Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. We call on Russia to comply with that legally binding order, and we will continue to support Ukraine in the framework of the proceedings of the International Court of Justice. Thirdly, we support all meaningful efforts to bring an end to Russia’s war.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“We again call on Russia to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas under its temporary control, as well as to persons detained by Russia and those forcibly transferred to Russia. The contamination resulting from the landmines and remnants of war left behind by Russia’s armed forces not only poses a serious obstacle to relief and aid-delivery efforts but also poses a serious threat to the lives of civilians, in particular children. Secondly, there can be no impunity. Russia’s war has brought death and destruction to its neighbour. The EU welcomes all efforts to ensure full accountability for war crimes and the other most serious crimes in connection with Russia’s war, including ways to secure accountability for the crime of aggression.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Those cruel, inhumane attacks only aim to increase human suffering and deprive the Ukrainian people and emergency services of electricity, heating and water. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure add to the growing evidence that Russia has committed war crimes, as reported by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The EU has intensified its provision of humanitarian aid and civil-protection assistance and its support for the restoration of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure in order to help Ukraine get through the winter. We have also responded with additional restrictive measures against Russia, as well as Iran, in response to the delivery of drones and their deadly deployment in Russia’s war of aggression.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Therefore, in response, we must continue to stand together with Ukraine and in defence of the founding principles of the Organization. We call on everyone, as members of the Security Council, to assume their responsibility to uphold the Charter and to defend international peace and security. Today, as Russia’s onslaught against the people of Ukraine persists, I would like to highlight three points: first, the need to protect civilians; secondly, the importance of accountability; and thirdly, our support for all meaningful initiatives towards establishing a just peace. First, the Members of the United Nations are bound by international law to protect civilians. Russia’s ongoing campaign of systematic air strikes against civilian targets and critical infrastructure in Ukraine must stop.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“I think that she has made an incredibly powerful statement about how the struggle of the Ukrainian people is, and should be, the struggle of every free country and every Member of the United Nations. Russia has decided to violate one of the most basic principles of international law and launch a fully- fledged war of aggression against its neighbour, a fellow Member of our Organization. The courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people in their darkest hour inspired the world and we came together, including here at the United Nations, to condemn that unprovoked aggression and defend the Charter of the United Nations. In 2023, not even two weeks into the new year, Russia continues its brutal attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure in the midst of winter.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the potential candidate country Georgia; as well as Norway and Andorra, align themselves with this statement. As everyone else has done, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing, as well as you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to say a few words on this very important topic. First, I want to acknowledge and pay tribute to the participation and testimony today of the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine.”
2023-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9243 (2023) · source
“We are also strong promoters of multilateral initiatives on global finance, including to enhance and improve debt treatment and transparency, reallocation of International Monetary Fund special drawing rights and implementation of minimum tax standards. To conclude, let me assure the Council that the EU is fully committed to contributing to renewed and reinvigorated multilateralism and to get there by working closely with the Council members and the wider United Nations membership, but also with civil society, academia and other interested stakeholders to address the pressing challenges of the present and the future.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“No crisis in the world can seriously be addressed today without the immense contribution of civil society organizations, including women and youth. The EU and its member States, as major donors, know that we also need to do better to ensure the complementarity of our own efforts. The EU Global Gateway initiative is being rolled out as we speak. It offers strategic autonomy to partners for investments in infrastructure, health, education, and digital and energy transitions, thus accelerating the implementation of the SDGs and bridging funding gaps. It is a sustainable offer for the environment, for financing and with regard to debt.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The European Union is committed to continuing its support to African-led peace support operations and to the ongoing discussions to use United Nations assessed contributions for operations authorized by the Security Council. The European Union is also funding the African Union compliance and accountability framework to that end. Global issues are today so complex that they require all stakeholders to be around the table and think outside of the box, in order to be able to identify innovative solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, has shown us that no efficient response would have been possible without a dialogue involving non-traditional actors such as manufacturers, scientists and philanthropists, as the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator did.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We live in an increasingly violent environment, in which traditional threats and risks coexist with new types of threats such as climate change, cyberattacks, information manipulation, new types of weapons and new or newly emboldened actors such as terrorist groups or mercenaries, to name a few. In such a context, the United Nations tools aimed at responding to crises, including peacekeeping operations, are under severe strain, and they need to be fit for the twenty- first century. We support the Secretary-General’s call for a new agenda for peace, and we recall that regional organizations can also play a key role in preventing and addressing crises.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“But this is not enough. We have a responsibility to improve the functioning of the Council. The EU fully supports the French and Mexican initiative on veto restraint in cases of mass atrocities, as well as the Code of Conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, calling upon all members of the Security Council — elected and permanent — not to vote against any credible draft resolution intended to prevent or halt mass atrocities. On the ground, challenges to peace and security have also evolved.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The EU backs the comprehensive reform of the Security Council to make it more effective, transparent, democratic, representative and accountable. Security Council members must fulfil the highest standards of conduct by upholding international law, including international humanitarian law. For permanent members, this means refraining from using the veto when there is a risk of mass atrocity crimes and not abusing veto power when they are party to a conflict. The adoption last April of a “standing mandate” for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council has contributed to the efforts aimed at revitalizing and empowering the General Assembly, ensuring that the United Nations is not voiceless when the Council — as the primary organ charged with the maintenance of international peace and security — is deadlocked.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the core of a renewed multilateralism remain the basic principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations: a commitment to maintaining international peace and security, upholding international law, promoting sustainable development, defending and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, and respecting obligations arising from mutually agreed commitments and treaties. The defence of the Charter is therefore the sine qua non. The notion of conflict prevention is at the very core of the Charter and must be brought back as a priority. Unfortunately, we are currently witnessing what happens when some decide to pick and choose among those principles and norms and to abuse their powers and the United Nations system as a whole. The Security Council must reflect contemporary realities and be more effective.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“This is our perception of multilateralism and why we remain heavily invested, politically and financially, in the United Nations. It is also why we support an African seat in the Group of 20, as an example of a global system which is fair, effective and more legitimate. First of all, we need to go back to the basics, which is a well-functioning, rules-based international order, with an effective United Nations at the core. The Secretary- General laid bare the shortcomings of the current system in his report entitled Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) 15 months ago, providing a sober analysis of what is holding us back from delivering on our agreed priorities, including on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Failing on their implementation means failing our people. As he said this morning, our toolbox needs upgrading.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“This is a very timely debate amid the multiple conflicts and the accumulation of challenges we face across the globe, from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine to the situation in the Sahel and Haiti, the climate emergency and the growing debt crisis and widening inequalities, to name just a few. Those crises, as has been repeated again and again, can only be addressed and resolved collectively. We also need to be aware that if we do not take the collective responsibility to address the vulnerabilities and inequalities that have been exacerbated since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, this will inevitably fuel new crises. Hence the need to build a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable world, a world in which the interests of all nations and people are adequately represented.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: I speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Montenegro, Albania and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank India for convening this important meeting and for giving us the opportunity to speak. I think there is a sense that the level of energy has gone down a little bit since this morning, on this very important topic, but I do think it is very important that everyone has the opportunity to speak. I will therefore abbreviate my statement a little bit and ensure that the full statement is circulated by other means.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Ukraine has indicated that it is ready for a just peace, and the EU certainly supports all genuine and meaningful efforts in that respect. In the meanwhile, Russia is actively bombing civilians and critical infrastructure, deliberately blocking humanitarian access and using cold and hunger as weapons. We are the first to acknowledge what you said, Madam President, about the global consequences of this war against Ukraine and that the humanitarian situation globally is extremely challenging and requires our full engagement and solidarity. We are proud to be at the forefront of all global humanitarian efforts, and we do so hand in hand with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The meeting rose at 12.25 p.m.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Two ships filled with grain are already on their way towards Ethiopia and Somalia — from a country that is suffering an onslaught of missiles from Russia on a daily basis. The EU will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes and to the extent necessary. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought death and unspeakable suffering. Russia must be held to account for its horrific crimes, including for its crime of aggression against a sovereign State. It must also pay financially for the devastation it has caused. Let me reiterate one more time our call on Russia to unconditionally and immediately withdraw all its military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders. The real healing, which will take generations, can begin only once the war is over.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“In the middle of a global food crisis, Russia’s systematic and deliberate targeting and destruction of Ukraine’s agricultural production infrastructure, grain looting and the obstruction of exports are unacceptable and inexcusable. Those actions exacerbate hunger and severe food insecurity in the world. We are doing everything possible to alleviate hunger by getting agricultural products and fertilizers to world markets. Together with the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the EU’s solidarity lanes are making a significant difference and have enabled Ukraine to export 29 million tons of grains and other foodstuffs to date. As we heard today, last week’s launch of the Grain from Ukraine initiative, which has the EU’s full support, also demonstrates Ukraine’s commitment to helping the most vulnerable.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“We commend the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people, especially humanitarian workers and social workers, including educational and medical personnel, and call for further support from the international community for Ukrainian institutions so as to ensure that these essential staff can stay and deliver. We also need to sustain support to relevant international actors engaged in delivering help to Ukraine and Ukrainians, such as UNICEF, the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and the Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Thirdly, I note the global consequences of Russia’s aggression.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“The sad reality is that Russia’s war of aggression severely impacts a generation of Ukrainian children. They suffer the horrors of war every day and are in dire need of safety, stability and protection. We therefore need to maintain well-targeted humanitarian support for the most vulnerable children in Ukraine in order to ensure access to education, shelter and health-care services, including psychosocial support, especially for those who are displaced or have been separated from their parents and are therefore particularly at risk.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“It is a fact that when the contact line moves, as Ukraine liberates its territories in the south and east and areas become accessible for humanitarian partners to operate, the needs of the affected people are immense. The liberation of Kherson oblast, west of the Dnipro River, demonstrates how Russia destroys critical infrastructure as it retreats. The indiscriminate shelling of Kherson and other areas close to the front line further hampers the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to civilians. Secondly, the scars left by Russia’s brutal war on the people in Ukraine are immense. We are very concerned about the increasing mental health and psychosocial well-being and needs of the war-affected population, and in particular children’s vulnerability to conflict-related traumas.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“First, on the need to respect humanitarian law, the ongoing deliberate and systematic missile attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure add to the growing evidence that Russia is committing war crimes, as has already been reported by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Civilian casualties are being reported from across the country. Attacks around nuclear power plants are bringing us to the brink of a nuclear disaster. As temperatures drop below zero, those unlawful attacks are causing a humanitarian catastrophe. There are also serious challenges to delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance because Russia is obstructing access. The situation is most severe and acute close to the front lines and in newly liberated areas.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“What can parents tell their children to reassure them that they are safe as the ground shakes and glass splinters, forcing them to constantly run to seek refuge in bomb shelters? How can teachers tell their students that they are safe, when they are not? How does a doctor reassure her patient when operating on her in darkness? At today’s debate, I would like to highlight the following three points: first, the need to protect civilians and preserve humanitarian space; secondly, the deep scars that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is leaving on its people; and lastly, the global consequences of Russia’s war.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“Mr. Skoog: First, I want to congratulate you personally, Madam President, and India for acceding to the presidency of the Council. I thank you for the invitation to speak at today’s debate. I am speaking on behalf of the European Union and its member States, as well as on behalf of Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra and San Marino. I want to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator for his briefing this morning. What he described is a situation that is not just of concern, it is horrifying. It is the result of a relentless and deliberate aggression. As lights go up and families gather in many parts of the world, Kyiv’s Christmas tree is without light. Russia’s onslaught of rockets is bringing nothing but darkness.”
2022-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9208 (2022) · source
“President Zelenskyy stated earlier this week that his country is ready for peace. The EU supports all genuine and meaningful efforts to that end undertaken in full respect for international law, including respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We note, however, that Russia has not shown any indications that it is engaging in serious and sincere diplomatic efforts. On the contrary, it has stepped up its missile attacks on civilian infrastructure. The EU will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes, and we continue to urge Russia to immediately cease all hostilities and unconditionally withdraw all its forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The war would end tomorrow if Russia withdraws, as requested by the General Assembly.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“In addition to exports by sea, 15 million tons of agricultural goods have been exported from Ukraine to global markets overland through the EU- Ukraine solidarity lanes. In order to address capacity constraints and further facilitate export from Ukraine, the EU has mobilized an additional €250 million. In parallel, the EU is stepping up global food assistance. Earlier this week, a new humanitarian aid package of €210 million for 15 countries was announced, bringing the EU’s overall food security support to €8 billion between 2021 and 2024. We call on others to follow suit and step up their humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable, too. I want to express in that regard my appreciation for the solidarity and admirable humanitarian gestures that have been announced by several Council members, including some from very far away.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the global consequences, Russia’s weaponization of food in its war against Ukraine has rendered it solely responsible for the escalating global food security crisis. The EU is at the forefront of global efforts to address food insecurity, which is affecting millions of vulnerable people, especially in developing countries. We reiterate our strong support to all efforts to extend the United Nations-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative and scale up operations for the delivery of much-needed grain and other foodstuffs. We commend the work of the Secretary- General and the Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul in that regard. According to United Nations data, two thirds of the wheat exported from Ukraine through the Black Sea Grain Initiative has gone to developing countries.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“We are accordingly examining the feasibility of various options in order to see how to ensure full accountability in the best possible way. The General Assembly’s adoption on Monday of resolution ES-11/5, recommending the creation of a register of damages and recognizing the need for reparations for damage is another important step in ensuring accountability. All the victims of Russia’s aggression deserve justice and reparation. The EU will continue to support Ukraine in the framework of the International Court of Justice proceedings. We also highlight the important work of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine established by the Human Rights Council in that regard.”
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“I also want to reiterate the importance of ensuring full humanitarian access, including to areas not currently under the Ukrainian Government’s control. My second point concerns accountability. The images from the liberation of Kherson bring both joy and dread — joy, as the population welcomed its liberators after eight months of brutal occupation, and dread, as stories and evidence of cruelty and war crimes surface, as they did in Bucha, Izyum and elsewhere. It is of paramount importance to continue documenting all evidence of war crimes committed throughout Ukraine. We rely on the International Criminal Court and the Ukrainian authorities to bring the perpetrators to account. We acknowledge Ukraine’s efforts to secure accountability, including for the crime of aggression.”
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