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Vorontsov

lines on the record: 539
first: 1992-01-06
most recent: 1994-08-25
sittings or episodes: 104
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“The Russian delegation, for its part, reaffirms the importance of achieving national reconciliation in Cambodia through the full compliance of all parties with the Paris Agreements and in accordance with the schedule established by the Security Council.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“At the same time, the Security Council believes that none of the Cambodian parties is entitled to block the process of restoring peace and security to Cambodia in accordance with the Paris Agreements. It is particularly important that all Cambodian parties guarantee the complete safaty of United Nations personnel. The Russian delegation will vote in favour of the draft resulution before us. We support the Secretary-General's expressed intention to continue to carry out the cperation, as outlined in his report, in conjunction with persistent efforts to convince the leadership of the Demccratic Kampuchean faction to join in the second phase of the ceasefire and to cooperate with UNTAC and the other three parties.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“Any problems and concerns that may arise for any of the parties involved in the course of that operation should also be dealt with strictly in accordance with the established plan and the Paris Agreements by further strengthening cooperation between the Supreme National Council and UNTAC. The draft resolution before the Council today is indeed a step in that direction, It confirms that there is no alternative to a political settlement and national reconciliation on the basis wf the Paris Agreements, and that the Security Council is fully resolved to see this operation through and relentlessly to pursue the task of holding elections in Cambodia no later than May 1993.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“As a result, as indicated in the report, the ability of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) to abide by the schedule established by the Security Council has been severely jeopardized. The Russian delegation also cannot fail to mention the fact that the Khmer Rouge has committed a number of violations of the ceasefire. In these circumstances, the Security Council faces the necessity of ensuring that the process of the Cambodian settlement once again be set on the path of strict compliance by all of the parties to the Paris Agreements without exception. The UNTAC operation, being carried out 'in the interests of the entire Cambodian people, should continue to bo implemented strictly within the context of the Paris Agreements without deviation.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The delegation of the Russian Federation is gravely concerned about the very difficult situation now prevailing in the Cambodian settlement in its second phase of implementation. It shares the anxiety voiced by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in his report (S/24286) that one of the four Cambodian parties - the Party of Democratic Kaspuchea (PDK) - has failed to take the necessary steps to fulfil its obligations to regroup and canton its armed forces. Furthermore, that party, as the Secretary-Generel has pointed out, has also failed to take a number of other steps that it should have taken in order strictly to comply with the Paris Agreements.”
1992-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3099 (1992) · source
“Without downplaying the negative consequences of the administrative decisions of the leadership of the former USSR on territorial issues, I wish once again to emphasize that the Russian side believes that any problems, no matter how complex, can be resolved only within the framework of political dialogue, taking into account the views and interests of various sectors of the population and in strict compliance with treaties and agreements with the Ukrainian side and the principles of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and of the United Nations. Russia will continue actively to work to implement its policy for the further development and extension of Russian-Ukrainian cooperation in all areas.”
1992-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3256 (1992) · source
“Thus, article 6 of the Treaty of 19 November 1990 directly scipulates that the parties recognize and respect the territorial integrity of Russia and Ukraine within the boundaries existing in the USSR framework. In the Dagomys agreement of 23 June 1992, the parties undertook unswervingly to comply with these and other provisions of that document until conclusion of a new, full-scale political treaty that would reflect the new relationship between them. Russia is in favour of speeding up preparations for this new treaty, particularly since its objective was established directly in the communique on the results of the Russian-Ukrainian meeting at the highest level in Moscow on 17 June 1993.”
1992-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3256 (1992) · source
“As we remain dedicated to the principle of the inviolability of the borders within the Commonwealth of Independent States, inter alia between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, Russia intends strictly to abide by the fundamental norms of civilized behaviour for States in the international arena, based on the firm ground of international law, respect for the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The President and Government of the Russian Federation have been guided by and will continue to be guided by the Treaties and agreements with Ukraine, including, and in particular, those concerning respect for each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this regard, the appropriate legal and treaty basis is already being formed.”
1992-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3256 (1992) · source
“The President of the Rissian Federation, Boris Yeltsin, has commented indignantly on this decisioi, stating on 10 July: "I am ashamed of chis decision. We need, after all, gradually and calmly to resolve the problem of the Black Sea fleet and the city where it is based." As is noted in the sta:ement of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 July, this action by the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation, being in essence emotional and declaratory by no means points the way to prospects for real solutions but merely complicates the search for them, which is already difficult enough.”
1992-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3256 (1992) · source
“Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The question under consideration today has particular significance for Russia because of the extraordinary importance for us of the normal development of good-neighbourly, friendly relations with Ukraine, an independent State, a Member of the United Nations, and a country with whose people the fate of the Russian people is bound by thousands of historical threads. In that context I should like to emphasize that the Decree adopted on 9 July 1993 by the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation concerning the status of the city of Sevastopol diverges from the policy of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation in achieving Russia's interests.”
1992-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3256 (1992) · source
“It is essential that the work of the negotiating mechanism be reinitiated immediately to establish a new constitutional order that will guarantee a general and equitable right of suffrage for ail the people, without respect to race, and the full elimination of apartheid by political means and the creation of a non-racial, democratic society. The delegation of the Russian Federation supports the draft resolution (S/24288) now before the Council. It is the result of a very serious effort. We hope that this balanced document, which was drawn up on the basis of a consensus appraisal of the situation, will help the parties involved to get out of the deadlock and will be an incentive for the parties in South Africa to resume the work of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa and create an atmosphere free of violence.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“The negotiating process in South Africa has already made considerable headway. Serious, constructive results have been achieved in the dismantling of apartheid. It is for precisely that reason that every effort should be made not to lose the momentum thus created and not to allow the recent difficulties to prevent the creation in South Africa of a non-racial, democratic State. In these circumstances, the Security Council is entitled to expect those forces involved in reforms in South Africa, as part of the CODESA process, to be aware of their historic responsibility for their country's fate.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“At a time when South Africa is preparing vital reforms, ail those involved in this extremely complex process of building a new, non-racial, democratic society - the Government of South Africa and those forces that are active in the political arena - must show particular restraint and take every step to exclude from the life of society violence as a means of achieving political ends. It is extremely important that there should not be passionate feelings and mutual recriminations, which now prevail, but, rather, a constructive approach and a readiness for compromise and political dialogue, to which, as we all realize, there is no reasonable alternative, because insisting on confrontation can only lead to chaos and a complete loss of control over a country's internal affairs.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“Our delegation, like others that have spoken at this meeting, is deeply concerned at the outbreak of violence in South Africa, which has cost human lives. It is perfectly clear that there can be no justification for violence. Not only does it lead to an individual's being deprived of his most basic right, the right to life, but it also creates obstacles to the | negotiating process and thus threatens the vital interests of the entire population of South Africa.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation wishes first to welcome those Ministers for Foreign Affairs of African countries who are present at today's meeting of the Council, as well as the participants in the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA). We hope that their involvement in the Council's work will further the purpose for which we are met, which is to promote the overcoming of the political crisis that has arisen in South Africa, by bringing the parties involved in the settlement as part of the CODESA system back to the negotiating table, and also to promote cooperation and an end to violence and to prevent it in the future.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“In order to put an end to current, and prevent future, fratricidal wars that result from ethnic strife, we believe that the Security Council - perhaps in consultation with the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe - can in the near future work out a list of criteria on the basis of which the Secretary-General might automatically bring up for consideration by the Security Council the question of sanctions against those who bear major responsibility for bloodshed, and other decisive actions that might be taken by the international community.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“Once again we appeal to all peoples living in the republics of the former Yugoslavia and to their representatives to put an end to the fighting, to put an end to the escalation of the crisis, to refrain from the use of force in solving their problems, and to engage in a quest for a comprehensive settlement through peaceful political means alone, a settlement taking account of the legitimate interests of the various national communities. We believe that the opportunity for such a settlement is to be found in direct negotiations by the parties, within the framework of an international conference on Bosnia and Herzegovina under the aegis of the European Community.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“In the coming days active and concrete efforts will have to be made in the region in order to put an end to the bloodshed which continues there, on the basis of agreed-upon principles such as recognition of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States and renunciation of the "ethnic purity" of regions, and in order to protect the rights of national minorities and others. There is no situation and there is no dispute that cannot be solved through negotiation and through mutual compromise.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“I shall list these agreements: recognition of the territorial integrity and independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, achievement of a political settlement through negotiations at a conference under the aegis of the European Community, a cease-fire, participation by United Nations forces in the settlement process, reopening of channels of communication, compliance with agreements on the evacuation of military barracks, reopening of the Sarajevo airport. We should also set up an international commission with the task of identifying and punishing those specifically responsible for slaughtering civilians in Sarajevo and other areas.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“At the same time, we believe that the Security Council must go further and must shoulder the responsibility for a settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a settlement of the Yugoslav crisis as a whole, making use of all the measures for the restoration of peace provided for in the Charter of the United Nations. - A good basis for doing this can be found in the agreements reached during the visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Russia to all the parties to the conflict.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“That is the thrust of the unprecedented steps we have taken recently with regard to Serbia, Croatia and all the sovereign States that have been formed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Our aim is to help Serbia and the other republics of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to find a way out of the crisis ~ not under some type of pressure, or through concessions to any outside threats, but as a result of a display of their own goodwill. So far, however, Belgrade has not heeded good advice and warnings and has not complied with the demands of the international community. It has thereby brought upon itself sanctions by the United Nations. In voting for these sanctions, Russia is discharging its obligation as a permanent member of the Security Council for the maintenance of international law and order.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation voted in favour of resolution 757 (1992), just adopted, on the basis of the need to put an end as soon as possible to any further deterioration of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The expansion of the ethnic strife into a broader bloody conflict involving groups and forces from republics bordering on Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutes a real threat to the countries of the region and to international peace and security. As the statement of 30 May 1992 by the Government of the Russian Federation emphasizes, Russia is doing its utmost to strengthen the traditional links of friendship and cooperation with the Yugoslav peoples, to restore peace to their land and to guarantee their freedom and independence.”
1992-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3082 (1992) · source
“We are convinced that, with our joint support, the operation in Cambodia will provide further compelling proof that the United Nations is a unique instrument for the maintenance of international peace, and that with its assistance even long-standing conflicts can be settled on the basis of national reconciliation and responsibility by all parties concerned, and ensuring that the will of the people is expressed through free, democratic elections.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“Akashi, as well as to the other Secretariat staff members, who have done a great deal of serious work to prepare the United Nations operations in Cambodia. I wish also to wish Mr. Boutros-Ghali and his Special Representative for Cambodia, Mr. Akashi, success in implementing the mandate the Security Council has entrusted to UNTAC. The Secretary-General today declared his intention to visit Cambodia in April; this will undoubtedly promote the effective implementation of that mandate.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“The provisions of the resolution concerning the Secretary-General's periodic reports to the Security Council and review of the UNTAC plan in light of the real situation in Cambodia and practical implementation of the operation are aimed at achieving that very goal. As today's resolution stresses, the speedy deployment of UNTAC in Cambodia should focus on holding elections in that country no later than May 1993; we welcome the Secretary-General's determination, as expressed in his statement today, to achieve that goal by that date. I take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the Secretary-General, to Mr. Ahmed, and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cambodia, Mr.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“In light of the varied tasks that are now facing the United Nations, as well as of the Organization's financial position, we believe that particular attention should be given the need to carry out the operations of UNTAC in the most effective and economical manner. We believe that the Secretariat's preliminary calculations of possible UNTAC expenditures will be substantively reduced. The idea expressed in the Secretary-General's statement of flexibility in the practical implementation of the UNTAC plan is, in our view, a reliable way to achieve such reductions. We firmly support the Secretary-General's intention to find the most rational ways of utilizing existing resources to resolve the problems facing UNTAC, thus allowing for a reduction in the operation's cost without detriment to its effectiveness.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“We believe that the Cambodian parties will respond to the appeal of the United Nations Secretary-General and the Security Council for the full demobilization of their armed forces and the destruction of accumulated stockpiles of weapons and that they will abide strictly by the commitments they have undertaken, including those to render all necessary assistance to UNTAC. Of course, the guarantee of the operation's success lies in strict compliance with the spirit and letter of the Paris Agreements by all the parties involved. On the whole, we are satisfied with their implemention thus far. Here, considerable credit is owed the small but effective and capable United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“It is obvious that the operation's success will, in the last analysis, be determined not by how many "blue helmets" and other United Nations representatives are sent to Cambodia but by how durable and lasting the process of national reconciliation and agreement in that country will be and by how harmoniously the seeds of respect for democracy and human rights sown there will sprout. In the resolution the Council adopted today, as well as in the statement by the Secretary-General, note is rightly taken of the special role in this process of Prince Norodom Sihanouk and the Supreme National Council of Cambodia he heads, which is promoting an awareness by all Cambodians of the responsibility incumbent upon them. Isolated incidents and setbacks should not impede progress towards the most important objectives of the operation that lies ahead.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“Mr, VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The delegation of the Russian Federation would like to express its profound satisfaction at the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which represents an important landmark in the cause of a comprehensive political settlement to the Cambodian conflict. The decision to establish the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) on the basis of the Secretary-General's plan to implement the mandate entrusted to the United Nations in accordance with the Paris Agreements marks the beginning of one of the largest peace-keeping operations in the history of the Organization. We fully share the Secretary-General's view that the success of UNTAC will depend primarily on the degree of cooperation evidenced by the Cambodian parties.”
1992-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3057 (1992) · source
“The threat constituted by acts of terrorism against civil aviation to international security and stability must consolidate the efforts of the international community to produce the necessary measure of reaction to this transnational challenge. We supported the resolution just adopted by the Security Council in the belief that it is a step in that direction.”
1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source
“We believe it necessary to ensure the comprehensive cooperation of the Libyan authorities, as well as that of other States, in establishing responsibility for the acts of terrorism committed against these aircraft. It is our belief that in no circumstances must the prestige and good name of a country be allowed to suffer from wrongful or criminal acts committed by any of its citizens. It is important, in accordance with universally acknowledged legal norms, that the judicial organs of those countries to which the downed aircraft belonged and over whose territory the crime was committed should be allowed to deal with this case. International interest in this trial should ensure that it is open and impartial in nature.”
1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source
“On the basis of what I have said and of our principled approach of unswerving observation of international legality and law, we supported the request of the United Kingdom, the United States and France for the convening of a meeting of the Security Council, The tragedy of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 722, which took hundreds of innocent lives, must not be allowed to be repeated. At the hands of ruthless terrorists there perished twice as many people as are now in this very Chamber. Often, the exigencies of our tasks required us to fly, and we can imagine the helpless horror experienced by the passengers of these two aircraft at the explosions. We most energetically condemn the destruction of these aircraft and those who are responsible for the deaths of these people.”
1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source
“This is not the first time that the problem of terrorism against civil aviation has appeared on the agenda of our Council. The Council's last resolution on this subject - resolution 635 (1989) of 14 June 1989 ~ condemned all acts of illegal infringement of the security of civil aviation and called upon all States to cooperate in producing and implementing measures to prevent all acts of terrorism, including those involving the use of explosives. It is Russia's belief that the cooperation of Members of the United Nations in this area should be based upon the principles and norms of international law. A major stimulus for the concertation of international efforts should be the protection of the lives and safety of people.”
1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source
“Mr, VORONTSOV (Russian Federation): The Russian Federation unreservedly condemns all acts of international terrorism without exception, constituting as they do an open threat to international security. We vigrously oppose acts of terrorism that involve the deaths of innocent people, disrupt the diplomatic activities of States and their representatives, and which complicate the normal course of international contacts and meetings and transportation links between countries. In this regard we believe it necessary to strengthen international cooperation in the elimination of international terrorism. Recent years have seen a growing trend towards increasing cooperation in the world, including within the United Nations system, in the field of the struggle against terrorism. Today's meeting of the Security Council is confirmation of this.”
1992-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3033 (1992) · source
“The Security Council has repeatedly addressed the problem of Israel's deportation of Palestinian civilians. In its previous resolutions the Councii has expressed profound regret at this practice which has led to an exacerbation of the situation in the occupied territories. Today, when the Middle East settlement process has reached a particularly responsible stage, it becomes a matter of urgency to take measures to prevent the deportation of this new group and the negative consequences it might have for the Arab-Israeli negotiations. On the basis of the foregoing, the delegation of the Russian Federation voted for the resolution that has just been adopted. In our view, it is balancee and will promote the creation of a favourable climate for a continuation of Arab-Israeli talks.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“On the basis of these arguments, and motivated by a sincere interest in the success of the peace process which has begun - and our role in it - we view the statement that the Israeli authorities made on the eve of the naw round ot talks about the deportation of a group of Palestinians as a gesture that hinders mutual understanding and creates a spirit of confrontation between the parties to the talks. We think that working towards au easing of tension on the West Bank and Gaza would be in the interests of all those involved in the peace process, including Israel, and would epen up broader perspectives and enhance prospects for despening the dialogue between the Arabs and Israel on the substance of other aspects of a Middle East settlement.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“The Russian leadership approaches the Palestinian problem with an equal Gegree of attention as did the former leaders of the Soviet Unien. It will do everything possible to see to it that the rights of the Palestinian people are duly observed. In our view, the bilateral negotiations held in Washington in December were one more step on the difficult road towards a radical improvement of the situation in the Middle East. There is agreement in principle on the continuation of these talks in the next few days. In this regard, it seems to us that what is required of all participants in the peace process, without exception, is the maximum of restraint and a constructive spirit to maintain the favourable political and psychological climate surrounding the negotiations and to prevent unnecessary difficulties.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“I should like also to weicome the Secretary-General of our Organization, Mr. Boutros Ghali, whe is taking part for the first time in the work of the Council at an official meeting. I am confident that our successful cooperation with him will promote a further enhancement of the effectiveness of the Council's work. As one of the sponsors of the Middle East peace process, the Ruasian Federation intends to continue active efforts toe premote the negotiations between the Arabs and Israel which began at the Madrid Conference. It is also our intention to continue to cooperate closely with our co-Chairman, the United States, and with those parties directly involved in the Arab-Israel conflict, as wall as ail States which have an interest in achieving an early settlement of this grievous international problem.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source
“Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First, I should like to welcome you, Sir, as President of the Council for this month in the conviction that under your skilful leadership the Council will successfully cope with the difficult and important questious of international security which are on its agenda tor January, I should like to thank you, Sir, and also my colleagues, for the kind words which have been addressed to me. Permit me also to congratulate most sincerely the delegations of Cape Verde, Hungary. Japan, Morocco and Venezuela on their joining the membership of the Security Council and to express iiy conviction that the Council in its new composition will continue smoothly and fruitfully to do its work in the interests of universal security.”
1992-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3026 (1992) · source