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1. “As we have noted on numerous occasions, Russia and the other States of the CIS believe that the closest interaction between the peace-keeping forces of the Commonwealth and the United Nations Observer Mission is the most important condition for the successful attainment of their parallel objectives. We note that the Security Council and the Secretary-General are also in favour of this. For our part, we reaffirm our readiness to use all means available to us to ensure the effectiveness and safety of UNOMIG's activities. We take particular note of the Security Council's request to the Secretary-General to establish a voluntary fund for contributions in support of both the implementation of the Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces and humanitarian aspects, as well as the appeal to Member States to contribute to that fund.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

2. “The CIS operation is already promoting the stabilization of the situation, which, in turn, augurs well for the well-organized and safe return of Georgian refugees to the Gali region in the near future. The Russian Federation is satisfied with the Security Council's decision to expand significantly the mandate and increase the size of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). We believe that this confirmed mandate gives UNOMIG broad capabilities to effectively promote the stabilization of the situation in the region of the conflict. The Russian Federation attaches particular significance to the provision concerning cooperation with the peace-keeping forces of the CIS.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

3. “Illegal military units are being disarmed, and considerable amounts of small arms and armoured equipment have been removed. CIS military units are active in the demining of the area and transport routes are being restored. Peace-keeping forces are starting to be deployed in the Kodori valley and agreement has been reached that heavy equipment of the Georgian side with either being withdrawn from this zone or be destroyed by Russian sapper engineers in the presence of United Nations observers. Agreement on the participation of other CIS countries in the peace-keeping operation is being concluded. The population greeted the Russian peace-keepers with jubilation and hope.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

4. “We are grateful to the Security Council for the support it has expressed for the efforts of Russia and of the other countries of the CIS. I should like to inform the Security Council concerning the situation regarding the deployment of the CIS peace-keeping operation in the zone of the Abkhaz conflict. At present the CIS peace-keeping forces deployed in the 24-kilometre zone on both sides of the Inguri River include more than 1,600 Russian troops deployed, along with 300 units of armoured and other equipment. The Russian peace-keepers are successfully carrying out their duties. Check-points and observer posts have been set up, and patrolling by mobile groups has been organized. In Sukhumi the Joint Command headquarters has begun operations.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

5. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation believes that the resolution we have just adopted is an authoritative and balanced document. There is no doubt that it will play an important role in the multilevel efforts to promote a settlement to the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. Obviously, an important aspect of the resolution is the clearly expressed positive attitude of the Security Council to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peace- keeping operation, which has already begun, and to the efforts of the States of the Commonwealth aimed at stabilizing the situation in the region of the conflict and at ensuring a speedy solution to the problem of the refugees.”

   1994-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3407 (1994) · source

6. “The Security Council must not delay adopting a "substantive" resolution - the need for which no one doubts. At the same time, I must say frankly that we are not fully satisfied today. I shall not conceal that we counted on much greater support and understanding from our Security Council partners with respect to the peacemaking operation in Abkhazia. We feel there is no room in the Security Council for a double standard in approaching peacemaking operations. We expect the Security Council to provide no less genuine support for efforts to maintain peace in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict zone than it does with regard to conflicts in other areas and on other continents.”

   1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3398 (1994) · source

7. “We have already said repeatedly that such support is necessary for everyone, and first and foremost for the Georgian and Abkhazian parties, which must understand that the international community cannot be indifferent to their fate. Once again, I wish to say that deploying a peacemaking operation in the Abkhaz conflict zone was not of our choosing. Georgia, Russia and the other States of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) were forced into it by the dangerous way in which the situation was developing, threatening further bloodshed, and by the absence over a period of several months of a positive response to the numerous requests by Georgia and Russia for the urgent dispatch to the conflict zone of a United Nations peace-keeping force.”

   1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3398 (1994) · source

8. “Naturally, the Security Council will be kept fully informed, in accordance with Article 54 of the Charter, of the size of such a force and of its activities. In the letter dated 21 June 1994 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to the Secretary-General (S/1994/732, annex), stress is placed once again on the fact that the Commonwealth is anxious not to supplant the efforts of the United Nations towards the settlement of the conflict, but to help create the most favourable conditions for those efforts. In our opinion, an important part of the resolution is without any doubt the positive attitude it reflects on the part of the Security Council towards the peace-making operations of the CIS, which have already begun.”

   1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3398 (1994) · source

9. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation supported the draft resolution on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on the basis of our consistent position of support for the active participation of the United Nations in the settlement of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict. We also attach importance to the fact that the resolution focuses on the cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peace- making forces in the conflict zone. As is known, the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, acting on the basis of the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and in response to a request by the parties, took the decision to introduce a collective force into the conflict zone for a period of six months.”

   1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3398 (1994) · source

10. “We also understand that the current resolution does not provide a basis for any action whatever, except for the submission of a report, which is referred to in paragraph 3, without any preliminary decision by the Security Council on that score. We are grateful to the sponsors of the resolution for having taken that point into account in the resolution. We would like to stress that we shall insist on answers to all these and similar questions and on the removal of our concerns during the future consideration of the report of the Secretary-General and any further extension of the mandate of the mission.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3397 (1994) · source

11. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation has joined the consensus on the question of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). But at the same time, we do have questions with regard to this mission. These relate in particular to specific recommendations regarding the strength, composition, cost and duration of the future activities of this mission. The listing of the problems that are proposed for inclusion with this recommendation also gives rise to problems in our mind. As one of the major contributors of the United Nations, we are also going to approach with great care the question of the financing of the measures proposed by the Secretary-General.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3397 (1994) · source

12. “We would once again appeal to the Angolan parties immediately to halt all military action and to guarantee safety for the delivery of humanitarian relief to all parts of the country and ensure that without hindrance it can be distributed among the people of Angola. We firmly believe that Angola will have no future without peace. Accordingly, Russia, acting along with other observer States at the Lusaka negotiations and with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, will continue to do everything it can to ensure a successful outcome of the negotiating process and a settlement of the Angola conflict on the basis of the Bicesse Accords and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source

13. “We also regard as particularly important the provisions in the draft resolution for strict respect by all, particularly neighbouring States, of the embargo on the delivery of arms to UNITA, and for enhancing the effectiveness of the current sanctions regime. We are deeply concerned at the continuing escalation of military actions in Angola and the attempts by both sides to strengthen their negotiating positions through violence. All of this seriously complicates the attainment of agreement in Lusaka. It leads to further casualties and suffering among the people of Angola, and worsens the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source

14. “The Russian delegation is willing to support the draft resolution on Angola. We feel that it successfully combines firmness and flexibility, both essential at this critical stage in the negotiating process. Here we proceed from the clear understanding achieved in the Council that if by the end of July UNITA has not formally accepted the complete set of proposals of the mediator, then the Security Council will immediately, without procrastination, set in train the mechanism of additional sanctions. Guided by the desire to ensure the swift restoration of peace and a halt to this fratricidal war in Angola, we urgently call on the leadership of UNITA to move towards a stance of political realism and immediately do its part in working towards a successful conclusion of the negotiating process.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source

15. “By systematically escalating its demands and disregarding the decisions of the Security Council and the recommendations of the mediator and the three observer States, UNITA is forcing us to consider very seriously the question of introducing additional sanctions, as provided for in paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993). Meanwhile, we must all take into account that the Angolan Government, which has officially accepted the proposal of the mediator, was counting on the fact that everything possible would be done to ensure a compromise by the Savimbi side as well. Against that background, any demonstration by the Security Council of hesitancy or lack of resolution in the application of additional sanctions against UNITA could be construed as being rather soft on the obstructionist leadership of UNITA.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source

16. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): During the month that has passed since the adoption of the last resolution on Angola, there has been some movement - and this is to a large extent thanks to the flexible position taken by the Government of Angola - in the Lusaka talks. This shows that there is a real possibility of a comprehensive peace agreement's being signed in the near future. The main obstacle to the successful conclusion of those negotiations at present is the attempt by UNITA to continue haggling over a package of proposals by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the three observer countries.”

    1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source

17. “I should like to report to the Security Council that today in Moscow a tripartite meeting was held today with Mr. Kozyrev, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; Mr. Mohamed Saleh, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Yemen; and Mr. Mohammed, a distinguished member of the Southern Yemen leadership. The meeting was held on the initiative of the Russian Minister and on the request of the two parties. Attention focused on the question of a cease-fire. All participants agreed that the conflict could not be solved militarily and that it was essential to reach a political settlement on the basis of Security Council resolution 924 (1994). It was agreed that contacts would continue, with Russian mediation and facilitation.”

    1994-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3394 (1994) · source

18. “Brahimi, with a view to implementing a durable cease-fire and to the possible establishment of a mechanism acceptable to both sides, preferably involving countries of the region, to monitor and encourage respect for the cease-fire, and help to prevent violations of the cease-fire. There is also an appeal to establish conditions for making available Security Council Forty-ninth Year 3394th meeting 29 June 1994 humanitarian assistance and facilitating the distribution of such assistance to all those in need of it. Russia strongly supports the efforts undertaken by the world community, primarily here in the Security Council, with a view to normalizing the situation in Yemen and restoring a peaceful dialogue and establishing an appropriate mechanism for monitoring the cease-fire.”

    1994-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3394 (1994) · source

19. “Because of this situation, we must now swiftly implement Security Council resolution 924 (1994), which called on both parties immediately to cease fire and return to the negotiating table in order to permit a peaceful resolution of their differences and the restoration of peace and stability. In this connection, we regard it as particularly important that the Security Council has today adopted a resolution which emphasizes the importance of attaining these goals. Even more important, the resolution calls for the Secretary-General to continue his efforts, along with his Special Envoy, Mr.”

    1994-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3394 (1994) · source

20. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): As the armed conflict in Yemen is, unfortunately, not disappearing, according to information we are receiving, which has now been confirmed in the report of the Secretary-General (S/1994/764), the situation in and around Aden is particularly difficult. Over the last few days, it has been subjected to intensive artillery and missile fire. As is noted in the report, the military activities have spread to other areas that had not been affected up to 15 June. There have been many victims among the civilian population. The military blockade of Aden has made it more difficult to supply food, water and electricity to the city.”

    1994-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3394 (1994) · source

21. “At the same time, to ensure the success of this operation, we believe it of paramount importance to obtain the agreement of both the Rwandan parties. We express the hope that the active diplomatic efforts being made in this area will lead to the parties' not raising obstacles to the implementation of this humanitarian action.”

    1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

22. “We believe it important that the draft resolution clearly states that this action has the purely humanitarian goal of contributing to the security and protection of the civilian population. It has a clearly formulated mandate and will be conducted within a limited time period, required for the deployment of the expanded United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). It is also important that, as the draft resolution emphasizes, this operation be carried out impartially and neutrally, in close coordination with the activity of UNAMIR. We expect the Secretary-General, as is provided for by the draft resolution, to regularly inform the Security Council on its implementation of this operation and on the development of the situation in Rwanda.”

    1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

23. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The enormous scale of the human tragedy in Rwanda and the continuing massacres of the innocent civilian population of that long-suffering country dictate the need for the adoption of urgent measures that can stop further bloodshed in Rwanda. On this basis, and taking into account the letter of the Secretary-General of 19 June (S/1994/728), which affirms that the full deployment of additional United Nations forces will require a rather lengthy period of time, the Russian Federation supports this draft resolution, which welcomes the proposal of a number of Member States to send contingents to Rwanda. In our view, we have been forced to take this decision; it is imperative in the present conditions.”

    1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source

24. “Seeking to make a contribution to the efforts of the world community that seek to overcome the dire humanitarian crisis in Rwanda, Russia has already sent to Tanzania a motorized division to supply food, medical supplies and other cargo to the Rwandese refugee camps. We are undertaking this humanitarian action in close cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

25. “We take note of the assurances of both Rwandese sides that they are prepared to cooperate with UNAMIR and we support the demand of the Security Council that both parties abide by these assurances since this is of key importance for the success of the operation. We are convinced of the need for further close coordination between the efforts of the Secretary-General and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and with the neighbours of Rwanda, which we believe, are far from having exhausted their capacity for exerting pressure on the Rwandese parties to bring about a speedy end to the senseless and enormous bloodshed, resolve the conflict and restore the peace process in Rwanda.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

26. “However, in the opinion of my delegation, the complexity of the situation in Rwanda increases the need for tighter control by the Security Council over the conduct of the operation in order to be able quickly to react and resolve problems that inevitably will arise during the course of its implementation. In this context, we deem important the provision in the resolution pertaining to the periodic review of the situation in Rwanda on the basis of the reports of the Secretary-General. We also deem justified the provision that UNAMIR will not be used as a buffer force between the parties to the conflict.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

27. “We are seriously concemed that, despite the efforts undertaken by the international community, the deliberate mass extermination of innocent people continues, and widespread hostilities run rampant. The ongoing human tragedy of Rwanda and its unprecedented scale require that the international community take urgent and effective action. It is precisely for that reason that the Russian delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We acknowledge that the highly complex and, in many ways, rapidly changing situation in Rwanda dictates the need for a different approach - in particular, of flexible contingency planning.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

28. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to assure you that you can count on the complete cooperation of the Russian delegation in the discharge of your weighty duties. The Russian delegation would also like to express its admiration for the Permanent Representative of Nigeria, Ambassador Gambari, who conducted the work of the Security Council last month. We are also grateful to Ambassador Gambari's associates for the great assistance they afforded to us in the Council. The Russian Federation is profoundly concerned at the dire humanitarian situation in Rwanda: the killing of hundreds of thousands of people and the tragic lot of 1.5 million displaced persons and refugees.”

    1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source

29. “For its part Russia, acting together with the other observer countries of the negotiations and with the Secretary-General's Special Representative, intends to do all in its power to ensure the speedy success of negotiations in Lusaka and a political settlement to the Angolan conflict on the basis of the Bicesse agreements and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

30. “In the light of the reports that are being received concerning violations of the embargo established by the Security Council on delivery of weapons to UNITA - and facts here that have been cited in the statement of the representative of Angola at this meeting are of greatest concern to us - we believe there is a need to step up the work of the Committee of the Security Council established under resolution 864 (1993) and the facts cited by the representative of Angola must become the subject of careful consideration by that Committee.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

31. “It is also important that the Security Council in its resolution unequivocally reaffirmed the possibility of the adoption of additional measures against UNITA since its actions now will to a great extent determine the rapid and successful conclusion of the negotiating process and the establishment of lasting peace and harmony in Angola.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

32. “The Russian Federation supported the resolution on Angola just adopted by the Security Council which provides for a one-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II). We believe that the resolution sends to the Angolan parties a very clear signal concerning the need immediately to demonstrate at the negotiations in Lusaka, which have now entered upon a critical stage, the necessary political will and maximum flexibility for the speedy achievement of a comprehensive peace agreement. This would allow the Security Council in a timely manner to prepare an adequate course of further action. We cannot allow the process of a peaceful settlement in Angola to mark time, let alone deteriorate.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

33. “The Russian Federation is deeply concerned by the complex military, political and humanitarian situation in Angola. We were alarmed by the fact that at the negotiations in Lusaka agreement on questions linked to national reconciliation dragged on for more than two months; this delayed progress towards concluding a comprehensive peace agreement. This is why Russia would now like to express great satisfaction in connection with the positive answer of the Government of the Republic of Angola to the compromise proposal of the mediator. We believe that this step creates the necessary basis for a solution in the now rather short time period of the remaining issues on the agenda and for a successful conclusion of a political settlement to the Angolan crisis. It is important that this positive example now be followed by UNITA as well.”

    1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source

34. “We also attach great importance to the submission by the Secretary-General by 1 November 1994 of a report on the fulfilment and completion of ONUSAL'S mandate and on modalities for its progressive withdrawal, and also to the preparation by the Secretary-General, in consultation with competent specialized agencies, of modalities for assistance to El Salvador, within the framework of the Peace Accords, for the post-ONUSAL period - up to the conclusion of the present extension of its mandate. That will allow for a smooth transition from a peace-keeping operation to the normal activity of the United Nations specialized agencies to render assistance to that country.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

35. “Here we attach particular importance to the emphatic appeal in the draft resolution to the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN strictly to comply with the "Agreement on a timetable" for the implementation of all aspects of the Peace Accords, and also to the request to the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed, as appropriate, on progress on the implementation of the Agreement, and to report no later than 31 August 1994 on compliance with its timetable and on other relevant issues.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

36. “At the same time, today's draft resolution is needed because, as is pointed out in the report of the Secretary-General, unresolved problems remain after the elections. There are still delays and difficulties in implementing a number of important aspects of the Peace Accords which require the use of the good offices of the Secretary-General and also the continuation of tasks aimed at ensuring control over the parties' fulfilment of their obligations to ensure a speedy conclusion of the peace process.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

37. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation will support the draft resolution on extending the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) for six months, until 30 November 1994, under the conditions recommended by the Secretary-General in his report (S/1994/561). We believe that a large part of the credit for the successful holding of the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in El Salvador, which was the culmination of the peace process, goes to the international community - first and foremost the United Nations, its Secretary-General and his representatives, and also to the entire staff of ONUSAL. The Russian Federation believes that with the holding of elections in El Salvador this mission has in principle carried out its major task.”

    1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source

38. “Russia reaffirms its readiness to continue its active cooperation with other countries in evolving the necessary documents which would be fully consonant with these important tasks and the scope of the positive changes that have occurred in South Africa.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

39. “We believe that the people of South Africa is facing bright prospects for harmonious economic and social development. Much will depend upon the readiness of all political forces of the country to engage in constructive interaction such as the one that was evinced in the pre-electoral period. The present task of the international community, in our opinion, is to do everything to facilitate the speediest return of the democratic Republic of South Africa to the world family of peoples, to eliminate still-existing obstacles and help it to involve itself actively in the work of organizations of the United Nations system.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

40. “Today, on Africa Day, addressing himself to the Heads of Government and to the countries of the whole of Africa, the President of Russia, Boris Yeltsin, stressed that: "A most important event in the life of Africa is the conclusion of the South African situation and South Africa's transition to a full democratic existence." Today we can note with satisfaction that the goals that we strove to attain for decades have been reached. A historic event has occurred with the general elections that turned the country towards democracy. Russia, which has always supported all constructive efforts by the Governments, parties and public organizations of South Africa towards democratic change, shares with all countries a feeling of deep satisfaction at the results of these efforts.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

41. “It is significant that this important political event should take place on a Day dedicated to Africa, whose peoples and countries, on the strength of consistent support by the international community in general, and of the United Nations and the Security Council in particular, made a substantial contribution to doing away with the apartheid system, and to the restoration of racial and social justice in South Africa in the fight for the triumph of the principles of democracy and human values.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

42. “Nelson Mandela, to abrogate the sanctions decreed by the Security Council some time ago against the Republic of South Africa and to cease the activities of the Special Committee of the Security Council, which has fulfilled its task, having played an increasingly important role in the international community's efforts to dismantle the apartheid system. The Russian delegation will support the adoption by the Security Council of the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/610, since it fully corresponds to the task of assisting in the speedy reintegration of the new democratic South African Republic into the international community, and will give strong impetus to the active involvement of that country in international cooperation and the restoration of its full participation in international life.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

43. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First of all, I should like sincerely to welcome the participation of the First Executive Deputy President of South Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, in this truly historic meeting of the Security Council, which opens a new chapter in restoring the full-fledged participation of his new democratic country in the life of the international community. I am also particularly happy to work in the Security Council today, on Africa Day, under the presidency of His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Nigeria, that great African country. The Russian Federation is extremely pleased at the prompt and positive reaction of the Security Council to the appeal made by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr.”

    1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source

44. “We are willing closely to coordinate our activities in the Security Council and our bilateral activities with the efforts of all members of the world community, the Organization of African Unity and African States, with a view to dealing with this grave crisis in Rwanda. We intend to do everything possible to ensure that peace and concord will reign there once more. In that connection, I wish to announce that the Government of the Russian Federation has decided to make available through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Tanzania a transport unit in Mwanza to provide emergency humanitarian assistance for refugees from Rwanda.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

45. “We also draw special attention to the need to ensure that the operation is carried out economically. We are thoroughly convinced of the need for close coordination between the efforts of the Secretary-General and those of the Organization of African Unity and the neighbours of Rwanda - which in our view have far from exhausted the opportunities to bring influence to bear on the Rwandese parties with a view to a swift end to the senseless carnage, a settlement of the conflict, and the restoration of the peace process in Rwanda. Russia strongly condemns efforts to resolve the conflict in Rwanda by force, and advocates an immediate end to the violence and the fighting in that country.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

46. “In the light of the urgent humanitarian nature of this United Nations operation, I wish to stress particularly that it must be carried out quickly and efficiently so that it can be successfully concluded in a short time. If during that time the conditions necessary for continuing the peace- keeping operation do not come about in Rwanda, and if 10 there is no progress towards a political settlement, the Security Council will have to give serious thought to what further action it should take. In that connection, we think it important that in the draft resolution the Council requests the Secretary-General to submit a report before we move to the next phase of the operation so that the Security Council can take the appropriate decision in the light of developments.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

47. “In that connection, we note that the report of the Secretary-General refers to the provision of assistance to those requiring it in the interior of the country - not instead of but in addition to the establishment of these secure humanitarian areas. The concept of these secure humanitarian areas will undoubtedly make it easier to establish them fairly quickly and will not require such a large United Nations force. We also view as particularly important the draft resolution's provision with respect to the imposition of an arms embargo on Rwanda; this is critical in the absence of a cease-fire. Here, special responsibility for effective implementation will lie with neighbouring African States, particularly with respect to not permitting the sale or delivery of weapons and not permitting the transit of weapons through their territory.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

48. “In that connection, we are particularly pleased by today's changes and additions to the draft resolution, which go towards addressing the concerns we had expressed. In that context, we must affirm that, in our view, a most important factor for ensuring the success of the operation is the unconditional cooperation of both Rwandese parties, as stressed in the report of the Secretary- General (S/1994/565). We are pleased that this aspect is reflected in the text of the draft resolution. We proceed from the premise that the central element of the forthcoming operation is the establishment of secure humanitarian areas, primarily in Rwanda's border areas, for the protection of refugees and displaced persons and of members of the civilian population under threat.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

49. “Because of the urgent need for United Nations action to deal with this severe humanitarian crisis and to save thousands of lives, and taking account of the positions of the other members of the Security Council, the Russian delegation participated actively in drafting the text before the Council, and is among its sponsors. At the same time, during the Council's preparation of the draft resolution, we did not conceal our concern that the decision to expand the United Nations operation in Rwanda was being taken without due account for a number of basic criteria for carrying out peace-keeping operations, criteria confirmed in the course of United Nations activities and approved by the Council in the statement issued by its President on 3 May 1994.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source

50. “Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): We in the Russian Federation are deeply concerned at the scope and intensity of the tragedy in Rwanda, which has already taken the lives of tens of thousands of peaceful, defenceless people. The tragedy is all the worse in the light of the difficult situation of the nearly 2 million displaced persons and refugees, many of whom have been forced to leave the country and seek refuge in neighbouring States. We share the view of the Secretary-General that the camage in Rwanda, which has brought that country's people unspeakable suffering, is a humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented scope. Hence, the Security Council was correct to focus its attention on resolving this urgent aspect of the problem of Rwanda.”

    1994-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3377 (1994) · source