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1. “We note with satisfaction the agreement between the Bosnian Serbs and the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina achieved under the guidance of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), on a cease-fire and on action towards ensuring that all sides - both Serb and Muslim - immediately either put their heavy weapons in the Sarajevo area under UNPROFOR control or withdraw them from the area. This approach is close to our own position. Russia has more than once proposed the immediate demilitarization of Sarajevo, which would then be placed under United Nations control. We believe that such steps would constitute major progress towards settling the entire Bosnian conflict.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source

2. “The recent barbaric shellings of Sarajevo, which have cost the lives of scores of people, have aroused great indignation in Russia, and we believe that the perpetrators, whoever they may be, must be severely punished. We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the results of the investigation into these tragic events. In the present circumstances, we believe that it is extremely important to concentrate our efforts on preventing further bloodshed, to refrain from any action that might fan the flames of war, and, at last, make the breakthrough to a settlement to the conflict, guided first and foremost by the logic of peace.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source

3. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The proposal to convene an immediate meeting of the Security Council to consider practical ways to demilitarize Sarajevo and introduce United Nations control was put forward by the Russian Federation, in view of the need for the international community to take the most decisive action to put a stop to the escalating violence in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that a genuine partnership between the members of the international community will indeed emerge, in the name of a lasting peace, in open discussion of the problem. Russia, like the international community as a whole, is extremely disturbed by the crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and by the obstacles standing in the way of a settlement to this bloody conflict.”

   1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source

4. “It is important to build on the recent signs of positive trends in Somalia, particularly the stepping-up of contacts among the representatives of the various Somali parties. It is also important to make more active use, in addition to the efforts of the United Nations, of the whole gamut of political means - in particular, the Organization of African Unity and other regional organizations - and the efforts of a number of Somalia's neighbours and all other interested States, with a view to an optimal solution of this protracted conflict. The Russian Federation, for its part, is ready, along with the whole international community, to promote efforts towards that end.”

   1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source

5. “We are convinced that the key to an early settlement of the conflict on an effective long-term basis is in the hands, first and foremost, of the Somali people itself, which, as is stressed in the resolution, bears principal responsibility for the creation of viable national political institutions and the rehabilitation of its country. Obviously, the Somali parties themselves must, in the interests of peace, stability and national reconciliation, evince the necessary political will, flexibility and readiness for S/PV.3334 31 compromise, as well as a willingness to undertake constructive cooperation with the international community, which is genuinely ready to help, within its means, in this difficult endeavour.”

   1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source

6. “We see as the main thrust of the resolution adopted by us today the fact that it shifts the focus to the activation of political aspects of the work of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) and to the creation of conditions for the attainment by the Somalis of a stable political settlement on the basis of the Addis Ababa Agreements. Another important element in the resolution is, we believe, the gradual reduction of the strength of the military component of UNOSOM ITI, with a view to its further reduction at the next extension of the mandate.”

   1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source

7. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First of all, I should like to welcome you, Sir, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for February. You can count fully on the support of the Russian delegation in your difficult task. We are grateful to your predecessor as President of the Council, the representative of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Karel Kovanda, for his effective and thoughtful conduct of the proceedings of the Council in January. The Russian Federation has consistently supported the efforts of the international community to afford humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia. We have always favoured the early restoration of peace in that country and the return of its long- suffering people to normal life.”

   1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source

8. “We therefore support the appeal by the Georgian side for the deployment of a full-scale peace-keeping operation in Abkhazia as the most important way to resolve the critically important problem of the refugees' return to Abkhazia. We regret that at this stage the Security Council has been unable to meet that request by the Republic of Georgia. We hope that during their coming further consideration of the Abkhaz crisis the members of the Security Council will take a decision, with no further procrastination, on the establishment of a peace-keeping operation in Abkhazia. Such an operation is of extreme importance with respect to ensuring international peace and security in the region.”

   1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

9. “Any delay in resolving the question of the return of the refugees, who are currently enduring severe hardship in the difficult winter conditions of the mountainous Caucasus, would be inadmissible - not only from the humanitarian standpoint but also because any such procrastination would carry the threat of a new breakdown in the fragile cease-fire. It would encourage the attempts of one party to the conflict to freeze the present artificial status of Abkhazia and to intensify the process of populating its deserted areas with people from the northern Caucasus and with individuals of Abkhaz origin from other countries.”

   1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

10. “Our view of the importance of progress in the negotiations on such issues as determining the status of Abkhazia within the Republic of Georgia is based on a firm conviction that the deployment of peace-keeping forces throughout the territory of Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, will create the most favourable conditions for hastened progress towards a comprehensive political settlement. The immediate deployment of peace-keeping forces in the zone of conflict is also necessary to ensure secure conditions for the unconditional return of nearly 300,000 refugees - nearly half the population of Abkhazia - without which there can be no question of a final resolution of the political status of Abkhazia. In his statement to the Council a few minutes ago, the representative of Georgia was particularly forceful in laying stress on that situation.”

    1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

11. “We also note that the resolution contains a basis on which the Council could, following further discussion, adopt a fundamental decision on deploying a full-scale United Nations peace-keeping operation, and that it entrusts the Secretary-General with carrying out the necessary preparatory work for such a decision. Also of great importance, clearly, is the resolution's appeal to the parties, at the next round of negotiations, to achieve substantive progress towards a comprehensive political settlement on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. A peace-keeping operation in Abkhazia is of the greatest importance for future encouragement of the peace process and for ensuring that peace is stable and irreversible.”

    1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

12. “The Russian delegation fully supported the request by the parties to the conflict to the Security Council, as contained in the Communique, with respect to the deployment in the zone of conflict of United Nations peace-keeping forces or other forces approved by the United Nations, and with respect to the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) . Hence, the delegation of the Russian Federation considers the resolution just adopted by the Council concerning the extension to 7 March 1994 of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia to be an interim decision dictated by the need to extend the Mission's mandate, which would have expired today.”

    1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

13. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Participating as facilitator in the Georgian-Abkhaz negotiations under United Nations auspices, the Russian Federation views the agreements outlined in the Communique issued concerning the second round of those negotiations as an important step towards a political settlement of the Abkhaz conflict. We are convinced that this encouraging trend towards a settlement of the crisis must immediately be bolstered through vigorous steps on the part of the international community to lend its firm support to the political process. The importance of such steps by the United Nations is also shown in the report of the Secretary-General concerning the Situation in Abkhazia (S/1994/80); we thank the Secretary-General for having prepared the report.”

    1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source

14. “We hope that the General Assembly will soon adopt an appropriate resolution without delay, and thereby enable a start to be made soon on solving the practical problems related to the new role of the United Nations in South Africa.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

15. “There is no doubt that the effectiveness of the further activity of the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa, in coordination with observers from the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union, will largely determine the success of future elections in South Africa. In this context the question of the timely deployment of sufficient numbers of international observers in South Africa has, in our view, special significance. The Russian Federation, for its part, has already informed the Secretary~General that we are prepared to make available a significant number of Russian citizens to participate as United Nations observers.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

16. “At this extremely complicated period of South Africa's destiny, constructive dialogue is more necessary than ever. Also, all the political structures in the country must be prepared to cooperate with each other so that elections can take place in normal, peaceful conditions. In this connection, we consider it important that the resolution urges all parties, including those that did not participate in the multi-party negotiations, to respect the agreements reached during those negotiations, to demonstrate their commitment to democratic principles, and to participate in the forthcoming elections. The resolution's appeal to all parties to take measures to end the violence and intimidation and thus contribute to the conduct of free and fair elections is also important.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

17. “Johan Jorgen Holst, an outstanding statesman who contributed greatly to the resolution of international ' problems, especially problems in the Middle East, I should like to express deepest sympathy to the people and the Government of Norway and the family of the deceased. The Russian delegation feels satisfaction at the resolution adopted today by the Security Council regarding the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) in the electoral process in that country. This resolution will undoubtedly promote the successful preparation and conduct of the first general elections held in the history of that country, elections which will open the way towards the achievement of a long-sought goal: the definitive elimination of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

18. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First of all, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January, and I should like to assure you that you can count unreservedly on the full support of our delegation. I also wish to express our gratitude to the Permanent Representative of China, Ambassador Li, for the outstanding work he did as President of the Council in the month of December 1993. The Russian delegation extends a warm welcome to all the new members of the Security Council. In connection with the untimely death of Norway's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

19. “It is obvious that international support commensurate with the scale and intensity of the conflict requires a significant strengthening not only of the military but also of political, humanitarian and other types of United Nations presence in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia. For its part, the Russian Federation reaffirms its readiness to make its contribution to the peace-keeping activities of the United Nations in the region of the Abkhaz conflict and in particular to render assistance to the Secretary-General in ensuring the security of United Nations personnel.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

20. “We fully share the view of the fact-finding mission of the Secretary-General in the area of human rights violations in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, which in its report noted that "The presence of representatives of international organizations may be helpful in the restoration of guarantees for the protection of the civilian population." (S/26795, para. 61) It also emphasized in its report that "Human rights monitors placed in Abkhazia could make an important contribution in this regard." (Ibid.) We hope that during the upcoming review of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia this important recommendation will be taken into account.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

21. “Of significance also is the readiness expressed by the Council to review the existing mandate of UNOMIG in the light of the report by the Secretary-General that is due at the end of January 1994. As is clear from the present stage of the situation in the Abkhaz conflict, of highest priority are questions of respect for human rights, the return of the refugees, the restoration of legality and law and order, and the cessation of violence. We are gratified that in the resolution just adopted due attention has been paid to these issues.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

22. “Of course, if this opportunity is to be seized, the most energetic efforts of the United Nations in support of the progress made in resolving the conflict will be required. The Russian Federation believes that progress towards a political settlement should be accompanied by the deployment in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, of a full-fledged United Nations operation, which would include both a military and a substantive civilian component and would cover the entire territory of Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia. Of great significance in this connection is the provision of the resolution to the effect that the Security Council takes note of the intention of the Secretary-General to plan and prepare for a possible further expansion of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

23. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The delegation of the Russian Federation has supported the resolution just adopted by the Security Council, authorizing an increase in the strength of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia up to 50 additional military observers, in the belief that this is the first step in United Nations assistance in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the parties on 1 December this year. We believe that, with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, once again - as was the case after the Sochi cease- fire Agreement of 27 July this year - a real opportunity has emerged to achieve a political settlement to the Abkhaz conflict.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

24. “The Russian Federation, together with its partners in the group of three observer States and the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, will do everything possible to assist the parties in the speedy establishment of peace and national reconciliation in Angola.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

25. “In the opinion of the Russian delegation, the primary condition for successful progress towards a peaceful settlement is complete compliance by UNITA with the Bicesse agreements and the unconditional recognition by its leaders of the results of the democratic elections held, under United Nations supervision, on 30 September 1992. The Security Council should respond duly to any attempts by UNITA to delay the process of securing a peaceful settlement - inter alia, by taking additional measures against that organization, as is provided for in the resolution that the Council has just adopted. We hope that the leaders of UNITA will demonstrate political realism and a sense of responsibility and, in the national interests of the country, will actively cooperate with the Government to restore peace to the long-suffering land of Angola.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

26. “As is noted in the report of the Secretary-General, although there has been a significant reduction in the intensity of hostilities in several parts of Angola, we receive reports of continuing troop movements and armed conflicts, as a result of which innocent civilians are dying and the humanitarian situation remains difficult. In this connection, we regard as appropriate the appeal contained in the resolution that the Council has just adopted - the appeal to the parties to honour the commitments made at the Lusaka talks, to exercise their maximum restraint and to stop immediately all military actions.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

27. “Thanks to the active efforts of the Secretary-General and of his Special Representative, Mr. Blondin Beye, and those of the three countries - Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America - charged with the task of observing the Angola settlement, the parties managed, following a dialogue that lasted three weeks, to arrive at a number of important compromise solutions, including agreed general and special principles for a cease-fire, as well as the constitution of Angola's armed force. Thus, an important stage in the negotiations - solution of the military aspects of a settlement - has been completed. But even more persistent efforts are required when it comes to completing the equally complex key stage of securing agreement to the terms of national reconciliation.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

28. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): I should like, first, to congratulate you, Sir - the representative of a country that is a great and friendly neighbour of my country - on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. In your complex work, you can count fully on the support of the Russian delegation. We are grateful to your predecessor, Ambassador Jesus of Cape Verde, for his effective and considerate guidance of the work of the Council during the month of November. The Russian delegation welcomes the direct negotiations in Lusaka between the delegations of the Government and of UNITA, whose purpose is to secure a peaceful settlement in Angola on the basis of the Bicesse agreements and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

29. “The Russian Federation is prepared, together with the entire international community, to foster efforts to bring about a speedy restoration of peace and stability in that long-suffering country.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

30. “In this connection, we commend the Secretary-General of the United Nations and his Special Representative and the entire personnel of UNOSOM II for their achievements in improving the living conditions of the Somali people and promoting the process of finding a political settlement and national reconciliation. In our view, a Significant contribution to the process of finding a political settlement must be made by the African countries and other interested countries. As expressed in this resolution, we attach great importance to the Security Council's support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts being made by States Members of the United Nations and the regional organizations to develop dialogue between all Somali parties.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

31. “We decisively condemn the ongoing acts of violence and armed attack against those participating in the humanitarian assistance and peace-keeping efforts, and we express condolences to the families of the military and humanitarian personnel of a number of countries that have been killed while nobly serving the cause in Somalia. There is no doubt that the speedy settlement of the conflict on a lasting and reliable basis would be promoted by activating the political aspects of the United Nations operation. As is stated in the resolution adopted by the Security Council, the highest priority of UNOSOM II continues to be to support the efforts of the Somali people themselves in promoting the process of national reconciliation and the establishment of democratic institutions.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

32. “A process is under way for creating district and regional councils. Efforts are being undertaken to establish dialogue between the Somali parties in order to ensure compliance with the cease-fire and disarmament agreements reached in Addis Ababa at the beginning of this year. At the same time, we agree with the conclusion in the Secretary-General's report (S/26738) that much remains to be done to enable Somali society to stand firmly on its feet. In particular, the report quite rightly emphasizes that unless all Somali groups are disarmed, a lasting peace and lasting stability will be impossible for that country.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

33. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation consistently supports the efforts of the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the Somali people in the speedy stabilization of the situation and the resumption of normal life in Somalia. We note with satisfaction the positive changes that are occurring in that country as a result of the United Nations activities and those of States Members of the United Nations, as well as those of a number of international and non-governmental organizations. Clearly, there has been significant success in fighting starvation there and in reducing the number of the hungry. Significant progress has been made in public health, education and agriculture. Positive changes are occurring in the political area too.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

34. “That will, initially, make it possible immediately to suspend the sanctions and then to consider the question of lifting them completely. It is our belief that that is in the interests of both Libya and the entire international community.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

35. “As far as the nature of the sanctions is concerned, the Russian Federation attaches particular importance to that provision in the resolution which affirms: " that nothing in this resolution affects Libya's duty scrupulously to adhere to all of its obligations concerning servicing and repayment of its foreign debt;" (resolution 883 (1993), para. 11) We believe that this is an extremely important provision, the purpose of which is to ensure that as a result of the additional sanctions imposed on Libya, the interests of other States would be harmed as little as possible. We hope that Tripoli will treat the resolution we have adopted with all due seriousness, will draw the necessary conclusions, and shortly - it has until 1 December - take steps to comply with the legitimate demands of the Security Council.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

36. “We are therefore anxious to work and to cooperate with the world community in putting an end to acts of international terrorism which, as appropriately emphasized in the resolution just adopted, is essential for the maintenance of international peace and security. We are deeply convinced that Security Council resolutions 731 (1992) and 748 (1992), adopted with a view to bringing to justice those accused of planting an explosive device on board Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772, must be implemented. The suspects must be brought to trial, and until that happens the sanctions mechanism should continue in effect.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

37. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation supported the draft resolution adopted by the Council, which was sponsored by the United Kingdom, the United States and France, since it fully concurs with its reiteration of the resolve of the Security Council to eradicate international terrorism. In combating this evil, which has become the real blight or leprosy of the twentieth century, there can be no vacillation. Combating international terrorism and violence is for us a key tenet deriving, not only from the moral underpinnings of the policy of a new Russia, but unfortunately from the realities of the contemporary world.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

38. “In view of the complexity of this issue, only a harmonious combination of the efforts of the United Nations, the CSCE and other interested parties, and a close interaction between them, can assure the irreversibility of the peace process. The Russian Federation, for its part, will attempt to do everything in its power to bring about a speedy political settlement of the Abkhaz conflict anda stabilization of the situation in the Republic of Georgia as a whole.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3304 (1993) · source

39. “The United Nations must be in a position to react immediately to any positive changes in the situation and to help make them stable and ultimately irreversible. We also believe it important that the Security Council support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Georgia, in cooperation with the Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), and with the assistance of the Russian Federation as facilitator, to carry forward the peace process, and in particular to bring both parties together in late November in Geneva. Close cooperation between the United Nations and the CSCE in promoting a settlement of the Abkhaz conflict is also very important.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3304 (1993) · source

40. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The delegation of the Russian Federation fully supports the resolution just adopted by the Security Council, attaching great importance to the continued presence of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). Such a presence is extremely important, both for the resolution of the practical issues provided for in its interim mandate and for the promotion of the peace process in order to achieve a comprehensive political settlement to the Abkhaz conflict. We attach particular importance to the Security Council's decision to request the Secretary-General to take in advance, and very soon, planning steps which would enable, upon a further decision by the Council, prompt deployment of additional personnel within the originally authorized strength of UNOMIG.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3304 (1993) · source

41. “Only a few days ago - on 23 October - we marked the second anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreements, which represented the culmination of the International Conference on Cambodia. We are pleased to note today that the objectives enshrined in those Agreements have been achieved. It is the intention of the Russian Federation to give the closest possible attention to the provision of continuous support and assistance by the international community with a view to strengthening the peace process and the process of democracy and promoting development in Cambodia.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

42. “Although we are fully aware of the fact that responsibility for the future of freedom and democracy in Cambodia rests, first and foremost, on the shoulders of the Cambodians themselves, we believe that the United Nations cannot leave the Cambodian people alone with its problems. It was for precisely that reason that, in his statement to the General Assembly at its current session, the Russian Federation's Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized the readiness of our country, together with other members of the international community, to assist the Cambodians in the re-establishment of their country. We are ready to continue mutually beneficial cooperation in the interest of the rebirth of Cambodian society. Here, I refer to multilateral efforts through the United Nations and to efforts through bilateral channels.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

43. “We are convinced that the Cambodian operation, which demonstrates the importance of following clearly a policy designed to achieve national reconciliation that embraces all parties to a conflict and of common action towards achieving that goal, merits thorough consideration and is capable of being used effectively as an example in the case of other United Nations operations. We believe that it is of the greatest importance that the attention paid by the international community to the problem of Cambodia should not wane now that life in that country, which for many years has been tormented by conflict, is returning to normal.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

44. “The delegation of the Russian Federation believes that the adoption of today's resolution on Cambodia is highly symbolic, as it is a compelling reaffirmation of the dedication of the international community, as represented by the United Nations, to the process of consolidating peace in Cambodia. As was emphasized at the Security Council's meeting on 5 October, in which the representatives of the Royal Government of Cambodia - the First Prime Minister, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, and the Second Prime Minister, Mr. Hun Sen - took part, the successful conclusion of the operation in Cambodia was an important example of the political settlement of a regional conflict, with the active participation of the United Nations, and was a major contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

45. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): It is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the delegation of the Russian Federation, to congratulate you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the current month. You will have our full cooperation in respect of all questions with which the Council has to deal. I should like also to express our admiration and gratitude to your predecessor as President - Ambassador Sardenberg, the Permanent Representative of Brazil - for his extremely effective guidance of the Council's work during the month of October.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

46. “In this connection, we welcome the intention of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on Georgia, Ambassador Edouard Brunner, to continue to help bring about a firm agreement between the parties to the conflict for its peaceful settlement. We believe that, in view of the complexity of this problem, only a smooth pooling of the efforts of the United Nations, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other parties involved, and their close interaction, will make it possible to ensure that the peace process is not reversed.”

    1993-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3295 (1993) · source

47. “At their meeting in Moscow on 8 October, the Heads of the States of Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan reaffirmed the necessity of the United Nations and other international organizations making an effective contribution to peacemaking operations and the attainment of a peaceful political settlement of the conflicts in the Trans-Caucasus, and they also supported the efforts of Russia in this direction. We attach tremendous importance to the beginning of a political dialogue, under the auspices of the United Nations, and with Russia acting as a facilitator, aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement of this conflict.”

    1993-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3295 (1993) · source

48. “The Government of the Russian Federation, in the firmest possible way, called on the Abkhazian Side to bring to a halt its flouting of human rights and its massive "ethnic cleansing", to cease its looting and banditry and to return to the Sochi agreements. If this is not done, we can in no way consider the lifting of our Russian sanctions against Abkhazia. The Russian Federation, which has made its own contribution to bringing about the Sochi agreement is prepared to cooperate in the future with the United Nations in making energetic efforts to help to launch forthwith an effective machinery for international monitoring of the cease-fire. We feel that in this respect the fact that the Security Council has adopted this resolution is extremely important.”

    1993-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3295 (1993) · source

49. “Mr. VORONTSOV (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First, I should like to welcome here at the table of the Security Council the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Georgia, Aleksandr Davidovich Chikvaidze. His participation in the work of the Council will give the resolution we have just adopted a special importance. The Russian Federation attaches enormous importance to the prompt settlement of the Abkhaz conflict. In Russia, deep concern was felt at the violation by the Abkhazian side of the Sochi cease- fire agreement, dated 27 July 1993, and at the continuing wide- spread violence in Abkhazia.”

    1993-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3295 (1993) · source

50. “In calling upon the present military authorities to return to a strict implementation of the terms of the Governors Island Agreement, meeting the true prerequisites for a speedy restoration of democracy to Haiti, we demand the immediate removal of the obstacles to the deployment of the United Nations Mission and the establishment of all the conditions necessary for the Mission to begin its work.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source