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Tsymbaliuk

lines on the record: 76
first: 2010-08-25
most recent: 2015-11-17
sittings or episodes: 11
sources: un-security-council

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“I would like to remind the Russian representative of resolution 2202 (2015), and I really hope that his delegation will be able to start complying with its provisions and make every possible effort to fulfil those of the Minsk agreements as well.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his recommendations, and I hope we will see each other more frequently around this table next year. I would first like to say that our statement fully coincided with the concept paper distributed before the meeting (S/2015/845, annex) and with the topic under discussion. I also have a very short recommendation for the Russian delegation. For us, a key goal is not just assembling here in order to discuss problems; it is also to solve those problems, and in order to do that, we first have to comply with the Security Council's resolutions.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Ukraine believes that improving the quality of interaction on conflict prevention will boost the effectiveness of the Council's work. I would like to emphasize that preventive diplomacy is our common goal. If we wish to achieve sustainable development, it is crucial that all Member States recommit to the principle of conflict prevention. We must stay united in our peacebuilding efforts. A system-wide effort and the support of the entire membership are critical to effectively addressing the interdependence between peace, security and development. Ukraine is committed to making its contribution to achieving sustainable peace for development, including as one of the newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council for the period from 2016 to 2017.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“And the internally displaced persons crisis is one of the most pressing problems for the whole region, not just for Ukraine. Ukraine aspires to peace and prosperity and, together with its partner States, has been making every possible effort to settle the conflict by peaceful diplomatic means. Once we have put an end to the military aggression, established peace and restored Ukraine's full sovereignty over the Donbas region and Crimea, we will focus on returning millions of people to a normal life and restoring our economic and social infrastructure on a basis of sustainable development. Ukraine stands ready to accomplish this difficult task and calls on its international partners to cooperate with it to that end. We welcome the Security Council's commitment to enhancing dialogue and fostering more unity among its members.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“It cannot be achieved in places where aggressive ideologies reign that advocate one nation's suppression by another and where key human rights and freedoms are violated. As a result of Russia's treacherous annexation of Ukrainian Crimea and its aggression in Ukraine's Donbas region, more than 8,000 people have been killed. Critical infrastructure has been ruined and Ukraine has been deprived of about one-fifth of its economic potential. That external aggression has led to the emergence of a new form of poverty - a sudden or unexpected kind - that is affecting the lives of more than 1.5 million internally displaced persons in Ukraine. Every day of the war in Donbas costs us around $5 million that we could be investing in sustainable development.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“It is critically important to identify the root causes of conflicts at an early stage. In today's world it is not only internal socioeconomic development challenges and external competition for natural resources that can lay a foundation for the eruption of conflicts. We believe they can also be caused by neglect of the Charter's purposes and principles, the precepts of international law and the essential tenets of territorial integrity and respect for other countries' sovereignty. In that context, the Russian aggression in Ukraine is yet another piece of proof that the Council should play a more proactive role in conflict prevention. We believe firmly that sustainable development cannot be achieved in places where explosions are heard and civilians are killed.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Our interconnected security and development challenges require a more integrated approach to conflict prevention that can strengthen coherence between political, security, development, human rights and rule of law activities. Moreover, the complexity of the emergencies that the Security Council deals with demands consideration ofthe relevant economic, political and social dimensions of conflict. In that regard, Ukraine believes that recognition of the need for the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretary-General to coordinate their activities within their respective mandates under the Charter of the United Nations, as stated in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), is even more relevant today.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Today, more than 60 million people around the world have been displaced by wars and do not enjoy the standards of living and social protection that peaceful and safe societies should provide. In recent years we have witnessed a surge in violent conflicts and an ever- growing need for urgent humanitarian assistance. While Ukraine subscribes to the idea that conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts must be nationally driven and owned, the transnational nature of security threats today often makes it difficult for States to protect themselves when acting entirely on their own. An effective and efficient collective security system capable of addressing the root causes of such threats, with the United Nations and the Security Council at its centre, is essential.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Government of France in the wake of the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris. Ukraine condemns those deadly and brutal actions and our people are in solidarity with the people of France. I would like to thank the United Kingdom for convening this important and timely debate. Ukraine fully shares the common vision that sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security, and that peace and security are at risk without sustainable development. But despite intensified efforts in the areas of conflict prevention and strengthening the relevant normative frameworks at the regional and global levels, there is a clear gap between discourse and practice.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“In making our contribution to achieving one of the presidency's goals of reducing the overall length of the debate, I will conclude with a final remark. In its future work in the Security Council, Ukraine will strive to enhance the openness and transparency of the Council with the goal of improving its efficiency and restoring its credibility, which has been severely undermined recently.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Further steps towards the eventual elimination of the veto could be taken in the direction of the non-use of the veto when considering cases of aggression against a United Nations State Member. Blocking the Council's action under such circumstances would run contrary to the purposes and principles of the Charter. However, being realists, we realize that the veto will remain with us for at least the foreseeable future. In that regard, we propose that, if the veto is used, the permanent member resorting to it have to explain the reasons for such action, in particular with regard to its consistency with the Charter of the United Nations. We also believe that there is an urgent need to ensure the proper implementation of paragraph 3 of Article 27 of the Charter, which obliges a party to a dispute to abstain from voting.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“What became even more crystal clear was the direct linkage between ensuring the effective functioning of the Council and genuine commitment on the part of each and every of its members - the permanent ones in the first place - to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In that light, an area of a particular concern for us is the use of the veto in the Security Council. In our opinion, that instrument has long outlived its utility and now has a detrimental impact on the Council's performance. We therefore welcome and support the French and Mexican proposal on suspending the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities, as well as the code of conduct put forward by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group. We encourage all Security Council members to give due consideration to those initiatives.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Therefore, preventive diplomacy must become a staple of the Council's work. Interacting with troop- and police-contributing countries is of particular interest to Ukraine, as an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Noting some positive changes in that area, we believe that holding more regular and timely consultations with such countries, both during the elaboration of United Nations peace missions and mandates and throughout the entire life cycle, is crucially important in the ultimate success of those missions. We strongly support the idea that contributing countries must have a stronger voice in the overall decision-making process in the Council. External aggression against Ukraine made my country and many others take a closer look at the Council's working methods.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Next year an important cluster of the Council's working methods will come under the scrutiny of the world community as the United Nations family elects a new Secretary-General. As an incoming non-permanent member of the Council, Ukraine is fully cognizant of its responsibility to contribute to the proper implementation of General Assembly resolution 69/321, which provides that the process of the selection of the Secretary-General shall be guided by the principles of transparency and inclusiveness. Bearing in mind that the Council's chief responsibility lies in the maintenance of international peace and security, the issue of conflict prevention must feature more prominently in the Council's work. That is of particular importance to countries not represented on the Council that are facing clear and imminent threats to their security.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In that respect, we commend the Spanish presidency of the Security Council for inviting the President of the General Assembly to address the Council at its annual debate on working methods, for the first time in the past eight years. In our electoral campaign we made a strong case for transforming the Council into a body, open and fully accessible to all States, as well as promoting, as a matter of principle, broad and constructive cooperation with each and every State Member. The United Nations membership can rest assured that we will deliver on that pledge in the next two years. It is through permanent dialogue, consultation and accessibility to all interested delegations that Ukraine will maintain its close contacts with other States, taking into account their legitimate interests in the day-to-day work of the Council.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. I cannot help but note the emblematic side of the fact that the first meeting of the Security Council in which Ukraine is takinig part since its election as one of this body's non-permanent members for the next two years is devoted to the topic of improving the Council's working methods, the very hallmark of Ukraine's electoral campaign. In looking ahead this important issue will be one of the major priorities of Ukraine's non-permanent membership ofthe Council during the period 2016-2017. Ukraine has always been a staunch supporter of increasing transparency in the Council's activities and enhancing its interaction with the wider membership of the United Nations and the bodies of the Organization.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The negative impact oftheir presence in the region, their violent, extremist ideology and their destabilizing actions must not be tolerated and should be duly addressed by the international community. We strongly condemn the crimes and acts of mass violence that ISIS commits against civilians 4 including the most vulnerable minorities, which may amount to crimes against humanity. We hail all possible steps, including appropriate military operations against ISIS forces, conducted by the international coalition, aimed at the complete removal of terrorist threats from the region. We underscore that the fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups that commit barbaric acts against the people of Syria and Iraq should contribute to the political transformation of the region.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“The indiscriminate and excessive use of force by the army against the civilian population, as well as the intolerable violence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and other terrorist groups operating on the ground, contribute to the considerable human sufferings in Syria. In a letter of 18 June, Ukraine, along with 70 other countries, expressed its outrage at the never-ending state of unchecked brutality in Syria, especially the systematic use of barrel bombs. At the same time, Ukraine proceeds from the fact that, according to the Charter of the United Nations, the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security falls on the Security Council. Ukraine remains deeply concerned about the activities of ISIS and other associated terrorist entities in the Middle East.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Fighting between Government forces, non-State armed groups and listed terrorist groups continues to result in the death, injury and displacement of civilians, as well as the destruction of property and infrastructure. Parties to the conflict continue to disregard their obligations under international humanitarian law, including for the protection of civilians. May 2015 was reportedly the deadliest month of the Syrian crisis so far. We express our deep concerns regarding the continued bloodshed and violence against civilians in Syria, particularly that caused by military operations of the Syrian regime in heavily populated areas of the country. That includes the use of barrel bombs, which is prohibited under international law.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Ukraine also reiterates its position that an Israeli- Palestinian peace agreement lies within the framework of the unconditional fulfilment by the parties in the conflict of the relevant Security Council resolutions and other documents 4 such as the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which remains of strategic importance for any future comprehensive peace agreement. Regarding the situation in Syria, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to the universal principles and basic norms of international law, in particular the strict observance of human rights, territorial integrity, inviolability of borders and State sovereignty. We strongly condemn the ongoing violence and systematic violations of human rights in Syria perpetrated by both the regime and terrorist groups.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“A lasting solution to the conflict must be achieved, one which would see Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition. Accordingly, we urge the parties to renew their commitment to the two-State solution, to build trust and resume meaningful negotiations with the aim of achieving a comprehensive peace agreement. We also reiterate the call on all sides not to undertake steps that would lead further away from a negotiated solution. We consistently support the Middle East peace process and believe that peace in the region can be achieved only if viable mutual concessions are made at the negotiating table.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“At the outset, let me thank New Zealand for convening today's open debate, which is a good opportunity for delegations to once again exchange views on the current situation the Middle East, particularly concerning possible ways for settling conflicts or tensions in the region. While Ukraine has aligned itselfwith the statement of the European Union, I would like to say a few words in our national capacity. Ukraine reiterates its commitment to a balanced and impartial approach to the Middle East issue and is willing to develop stable and constructive relations with both Israel and Arab States. We support the idea that the only realistic way to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is through an agreement between the parties that ends all claims and fulfils the aspirations of both sides.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“While fighting against foreign-backed terrorists on its soil and facing direct foreign aggression, Ukraine shares the view that activity of such terrorist groups, as well as their violent ideology, constitutes a threat not only to the Middle East region, but also to the international community. We support all efforts aimed at the decisive fight against terrorism regardless of where and in what form it takes place.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We continue to stand for an immediate end to the bloodshed and call for the maximum use of political and diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, in line with respective Security Council resolutions, in order to maintain the country's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukraine remains deeply concerned about the activities of ISIL and other associated terrorist entities in the Middle East. The negative impact of their presence in the region, violent extremist ideology and destabilizing actions must not be tolerated and should be duly addressed by the international community. We strongly condemn the crimes and acts of mass violence that ISIL commits against civilians, including the most vulnerable minorities, which may amount to crimes against humanity.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The indiscriminate and excessive use of force by the army against the civilian population, as well as intolerable violence by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other terrorist groups operating on the ground, contributes to the considerable human sufferings in Syria. In that respect, we reiterate our full support for the mission of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria and other international initiatives brokered by international organizations - such as the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons * aimed at a strategic de-escalation on the basis of the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex), including an inclusive political transition.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We reiterate our position that a Israeli- Palestinian peace agreement lies within the framework of the unconditional fulfilment by the parties to the conflict of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, including land for peace, the road map, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002. With regard to the situation in Syria, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to the universal principles and basic norms of international law, in particular strict observance of human rights, territorial integrity, the inviolability of borders and State sovereignty. Ukraine strongly condemns the ongoing violence and systematic human rights violations in Syria perpetrated in particular by the regime and terrorist groups.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“In that respect, we fully support the United States-led peace efforts, as well as respective United Nations initiatives, and hope they will result in comprehensive agreement between the parties to the conflict. Therefore, we call on political leaders from all sides to work together through visible actions to de-escalate the situation. We believe that direct negotiations between the parties is the only way to reach a peaceful solution, and any unilateral steps will not solve the key problems of the peace settlement. Ukraine is convinced that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be solved only on the basis of the two- State solution.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Recalling recent efforts aimed at resolving the conflict, such as convening another round of peace talks, we cannot ignore the fact that significant progress in the settlement of the situation in the Middle East has still not been made. On the contrary, recent events testify to the escalation of tensions between the sides, which does not contribute to finding a way out of the political deadlock. My country's policy is based on the official recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and its aspirations to create an independent Palestinian State. At the same time, the proclamation of the Palestinian State should be contingent on an outcome of the Palestinian-Israeli peace settlement.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the President for convening this open debate, which allow us to keep track of the current situation in the Middle East and to facilitate the process of finding ways for settling conflicts and tensions in the region. While Ukraine has aligned itself with the statement of the observer of the European Union, I would like to add a few words in my national capacity. Ukraine is committed to a balanced and impartial position on the Middle East issue and is willing to develop stable and constructive relations with both Israel and Arab States. We have consistently support the Middle East peace process, and we believe that peace in the region can be achieved only if viable mutual concessions are on the negotiating table.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Ukraine, which is involved in a decisive fight of its own against foreign-backed terrorists on its territory and faces direct external aggression, shares the View that the terrorist group ISIL is a threat not only to Iraq and Syria, but also to the entire international community. Ukraine supports all efforts aimed at combating terrorism, unconditionally, regardless of where or in what form it occurs.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Ukraine supports the Security Council in condemning the abduction of women and children, their exploitation and abuse, which have been committed by ISIL and other associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. All such activities must be stopped by all possible measures. This issue should remain on the Security Council agenda and receive the Council's due attention. In its Foreign Ministry statement of 16 September 2014, Ukraine welcomed the outcome of the International Conference on Peace and Security in Iraq, held on 15 September 2014 in Paris. We expressed our support concerning the efforts of the new Iraqi Government aimed at strengthening the rule of law, at ensuring inclusiveness for all political forces within the federal institutions of power, and at fighting without compromise manifestations of terror.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We strongly condemn the widespread and systematic persecution of minorities in the Middle East on ethnic or religious ground and the indiscriminate attacks, atrocities, killings and human-rights abuses being perpetrated by ISIL and other terrorist groups, in particular against Christians and other religious and ethnic groups.Ukraine also expresses its deep concern regarding the destruction of the cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria, in particular by ISIL, including the targeted destruction of religious sites and objects. We support the Security Council decision that all Member States shall take appropriate steps to prevent the trade in Iraqi and Syrian cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, and rare scientific and religious importance.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In that respect, Ukraine is deeply concerned about ISIL and other associated terrorist entities and the negative impact of their presence, violent extremist ideology and actions on the stability of Iraq, Syria and the entire region, including the devastating humanitarian impact on the civilian populations, which has led to the displacement of millions ofpeople. The acts of violence being committed by ISIL foment sectarian tensions and are extremely alarming.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Ukraine supports the provisions of the latest Security Council resolutions concerning threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, in particular resolution 2199 (2015), adopted on 12 February and devoted to the activities of terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Ukraine remains committed to achieving lasting peace, stability and security in Syria, Iraq and the broader region, as well as to countering the ISIL threat. We share the idea that an inclusive political transition in Syria and inclusive political governance in Iraq are crucial to sustainable peace and stability in the region.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for having convened this important and timely open debate, which reresents a valuable contribution to the common efforts of the international community to address violent extremism, religious and ethnic hatred, and intolerance in the Middle East. Ukraine fully supports the position of the Security Council that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and that all acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, or of where or by whom committed.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“I apologise for taking the floor again. I will try to be very brief. First of all, I should like my Russian colleague to read very closely the latest reports of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on what is going on in Ukraine. I also wish to reiterate once again that Nadiya Savchenko was a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, so her case is totally applicable to the theme we are discussing today. At the same time, I would like once again to ask the Russian representative, if possible, to avoid misleading the Security Council on the current situation in Ukraine and to stop using this forum as a tool of simple propaganda.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Ukrainian servicewoman Nadiya Savchenko, captured in the Luhansk region in July last year, remains in a detention facility in the Russian Federation without any legal grounds and has been subjected to inhuman practices that constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a breach of obligations under bilateral treaties. Even after obtaining international immunity as a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Nadiya Savchenko remains in prison. The most ironic and bullying aspect of this situation is that Savchenko is now being charged by the Russian authorities for illegally crossing the Russian border. We demand the immediate release of Nadiya Savchenko and will make every effort to ensure that those involved in her abduction and illegal detention are brought to justice.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In its recent report, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine finds that, in the Donetsk region, women comprise about 15 per cent of those killed and 15 per cent of those wounded as a result of the conflict. There have also been incidents of abductions and sexual violence by illegal armed groups whose whereabouts remain unknown. We are particularly alarmed by the fact that people in the territory of Ukraine are being abducted and illegally transferred to the Russian Federation for interrogation.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“According to the latest official statistics, the number of the internally displaced persons in Ukraine due to Russian aggression stands at 921,640 people. About two thirds of adult IDPs are women. The Government fully understands their specific needs, as most IDP families include elderly and unaccompanied women with children. In that regard, the law on IDPs was adopted in Ukraine on 20 October 2014, and was welcomed by the international community, including the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The law is aimed at ensuring the rights and freedoms of IDPs, including women, and at addressing key issues in this area, including through facilitating humanitarian assistance.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“A national action plan in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000) to promote women's full and equal participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peacebuilding and peacekeeping and incorporate a gender perspective in all areas of peacebuilding is being developed by the Government of Ukraine in close consultation with United Nations agencies and civil society. We expect the plan to be adopted in Ukraine this year and we are ready for its full implementation. The terrorist groups armed and supported by the Russian Federation continue to act openly in the east of Ukraine. Civilians, including women and children, continue to die from Russian bullets and shells that are illegally brought into the country.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We look forward to the global review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2015. We hope that it will provide additional impetus to fulfil all our commitments on women and peace and security. Ukraine actively supports the efforts of States Members of the United Nations on the implementation of resolution 2122 (2013) on the need to address the full range of human rights violations and abuses experienced by women in armed conflict and post- conflict situations. Ukraine is very alarmed at the latest United Nations reports on the violence in countries where women have been directly targeted and disproportionately affected by mass displacement. We fully agree that women's rights are under threat and that the role of women in countering terrorism and extremism is underutilized.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for giving the floor to Ukraine to contribute to this important and timely debate. Let me also thank all briefers for their important messages. Ukraine is alarmed by the fact that civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflicts. Many of those civilians are women and girls. The high number ofinternally displaced persons (IDPs) is disturbing as well. The year 2015 marks 15 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which established the basis for the women and peace and security agenda and called for special protection for, and the full and equal participation of, women in all conflict prevention, resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. The resolution has proven to be an effective instrument for Member States to implement their policies in this important area.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“For our part, I would like to once again underline that Ukraine will remain committed to cooperating at the international, regional and subregional levels with the goal of making the global environment completely intolerant of terrorism and its supporters.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“In particular, it has completely ignored its obligations under the 1999 International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the 1997 International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. As the situation in Ukraine has clearly shown, terrorism can be used as a means of hidden aggression against a sovereign State. We call on the international community to continue to take decisive action aimed at combating State-sponsored terrorism against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its members. Without adherence to international treaties and genuine cooperation on the part of all States parties, any international counter-terrorism efforts, including those of the Security Council, will be in vain.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“It is simply incredible that terrorism has emerged in a country where United Nations experts assessed the threat of terrorism as low just a few months before the Russian Federation's occupation of Crimea and the establishment of the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic terrorist organizations. As it has turned out, foreign factors may have encouraged this evil to grow rapidly. The situation in the world in general, and in my country in particular, has shown that the international community must redouble its efforts in the fight against terror. Ukraine is extremely concerned about the flagrant violations of international counter-terrorism treaties by various States. The Russian Federation continues to flout its international obligations concerning terrorism.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Its Government is actively engaged in cooperation on counter-terrorism with many international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe and the Financial Action Task Force on Money-Laundering, as well as the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development-GUAM. Unfortunately, the problem of terrorism has recently involved my country as well. As the Council may know, the Government of Ukraine has been conducting a counter-terrorism operation in the eastern part of the country since March.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Ukraine shares the Security Council's position that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, constitutes one of the most serious threats there is to international peace and stability, and that any act of terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of its motivation and whenever or wherever it is committed. Ukraine supports the central role the United Nations plays in global efforts aimed at suppressing international terrorism and promoting international cooperation in the area. The Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy continues to be central to addressing the evolving trends of the terrorism phenomenon in an integrated and balanced way. Ukraine is a party to about 20 multilateral conventions and protocols relating to counter-terrorism.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Ukraine is deeply concerned about the activities of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the Al-Nusra Front and other terrorist entities associated with Al-Qaida, and the negative impact of their presence, their violent, extremist ideology and the threat that they pose to the stability of the entire region. Ukraine condemns the terrorist attacks committed by Boko Haram in Nigeria, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my nation's condolences to the victims of the latest terrorist attacks in Nigeria and Pakistan.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this thematic debate on terrorism and cross-border crime, which comes at such a critical and challenging time. Ukraine welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2195 (2014), on the linkages between transnational and organized crime and terrorism. Unfortunately, almost every day we are learning, to our deep sorrow, of new victims of the terrorist attacks that are occurring in every corner of the world. That global evil can be eliminated only through coordinated and decisive measures on the part of the international community.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“On our part, I would like to underline that Ukraine will continue to be committed to cooperation at the international, regional and subregional levels in order to make the worldwide environment completely intolerant of terrorism and its supporters.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source