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Yakovenko

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2008-09-23
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2009-01-08
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  1. “The fact that all members of the Council have come out in favour of a durable ceasefire in Gaza does not mean that our work is done. It is important to support efforts by various parties, including Russia, aimed at overcoming the crisis in and around Gaza. In conclusion, I reaffirm that developments in recent hours have underscored the need for an immediate response by Security Council members to the crisis in the region. We strongly urge the parties to heed the views expressed by the Security Council.”

    2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source

  2. “Mr. Yakovenko (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): The Russian Federation supported the adoption of the present resolution, guided by Russia's fundamental position in favour of an immediate end, by all parties, to hostilities and a resumption of full- fledged diplomatic processes aimed at finding a comprehensive and lasting solution to the many problems regarding Gaza. We welcome the fact that, as a result of collective efforts by members of the Security Council and Arab delegations, we have been 6 able to adopt a balanced and, we hope, effective solution. We continue to believe that the situation in and around Gaza cannot be resolved by the use of force or hostilities in the region - which can only exacerbate a situation which is already unbearable for civilians in the Gaza Strip.”

    2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source

  3. “The steps needed for a peaceful settlement to the crisis in Gaza are being pursued actively by the Russian leadership, which has been in intensive contact with all Middle East and international parties without exception. The end to this crisis is dependent upon them.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  4. “We are certain that tanks and aircraft, just like rocket attacks, will not resolve any of the challenges facing the region. The advancement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region is possible only via a peace dialogue and implementation by the parties of all relevant international obligations. It is particularly concerning that the dramatic situation in the Gaza area began when there were increased international efforts for an Arab-Israeli settlement. Essentially, preparations were under way for convening the Moscow meeting. It is necessary to ensure that these efforts will be successful. But for that to happen, we need above all to address the Gaza crisis through political means. In this regard, we have been interested in the peace initiative advanced by President Mubarak of Egypt and President Sarkozy of France.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  5. “Humanitarian deliveries and evacuations of the wounded in Gaza must be allowed to ease the situation in that sector. The civilian population's safety cannot be ensured while there are widespread military operations under way in Gaza. If this is not ended in the near term, then the number of victims will be much greater. In this alarming situation, Russia sent humanitarian assistance on 2 January through Egypt to the population of Gaza. We are preparing a second delivery. An air-mobile hospital from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations will also be deployed in the conflict zone. Today, the views put forward repeatedly by the Council and the international community are more relevant than ever in determining an end to the situation. There needs to be a guarantee here that there will be no resumption of violence.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  6. “Mr. Yakovenko (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I am pleased to greet you, Mr. Minister, in the President's chair. We have listened to your statement with great interest, and also to the assessments put forward by the Secretary-General, by President Abbas and by the various ministers. The Russian Federation is deeply concerned by the serious escalation of the crisis in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli ground operation. These current tragic developments are fraught with potential for further destabilization of the situation in the Palestinian territories and in the Middle East in general. The information coming in through the United Nations channels attests to the many civilian victims. The situation in Gaza has become a humanitarian disaster.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

  7. “Experience in conflict settlement to date clearly demonstrates that only the mediator who does not rely on violence or the imposition of terms of settlement but seeks instead to reconcile the positions of the parties, find areas of convergence and reach mutually acceptable understandings has a chance of succeeding. On the basis of the aforementioned principles, Russia participates in mediation or decides to support relevant efforts of the United Nations or other international or regional organizations.”

    2008-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5979 (2008) · source

  8. “I believe that all present here will agree that the activity of mediators requires great skill and is the product of a combination of persistence, tact, knowledge of the historic, cultural and other specifics of a conflict, and - no less important - patience. The mediator, even if compelled at times to be tough, should not use gross interference or violate the legitimate rights or interests of any of the parties. It is necessary to work patiently towards a result acceptable to all parties to the conflict and not be tempted to make hasty decisions in search of momentary political dividends.”

    2008-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5979 (2008) · source

  9. “There are ample examples of that, but it is enough to recall the evolution of the Kosovo settlement. Recent events throughout the world demonstrate that the role of mediators in dispute settlement is on the increase. Let me mention just a few. As a result of mediation, the conflicts in Africa have become less intense, the Democratic Republic of East Timor has been established, a settlement has been achieved in Aceh, and United Nations-mediated talks between the parties to the conflict in Cyprus have been engaged. Lastly, a comprehensive political agreement has been achieved in Zimbabwe through the mediation of the President of the Republic of South Africa.”

    2008-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5979 (2008) · source

  10. “The implementation of those agreements should lead in turn to a definitive and lasting settlement of the conflict. The events in the Caucasus have demonstrated that modern conflicts cannot be solved by the use of force. In that regard, we have always insisted on the agreement on the non-use of force between Tbilisi, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The mediator acting in good faith should possess a number of qualities. For instance, he or she should be impartial so as not to undermine the confidence of the parties; above all, the mediator should observe strict confidentiality. Unilateral decisions should not be imposed nor should reason be given to believe that the mediator is biased towards or has preferences for one of the parties. A mediator's failure to meet any one of those requirements inevitably creates problems.”

    2008-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5979 (2008) · source

  11. “I am grateful to the President of Burkino Faso, Mr. Blaise Compaore, for convening such a timely meeting of the Security Council. Since the topic of today's discussion is mediation and settlement of disputes, I cannot fail to mention the mediation role of the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. I thank his presidency of the European Union and his sobering influence on the Georgian leadership. The President of France ably fulfilled his principal function as a mediator in the achievement of a preliminary settlement that, I hope, will help to ensure regional stability. In consideration of the theoretical background of mediation, I note that a mediator normally does his or her utmost to work out preliminary arrangements based on areas in which the parties can agree.”

    2008-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5979 (2008) · source