Council Members’ Reaction to Russian Report - UNSC (Security Council) May 6th 2022 [Full Sentence]
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Chair (Russia) 1:16:20
Now I'd like to give the floor to the council members that wish to take the floor and then give the floor to India.
India 1:16:28
Thank you, Mr. Chair for giving me the floor. I thank the briefers for their updates on the topic of today's meeting. We continue to remain deeply concerned at the worsening situation in Ukraine and reiterate call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities. We believe that no solution can be arrived at by shedding blood and at the cost of innocent lives. We have emphasized right from the beginning of the conflict, that the part of diplomacy and dialogue should be the only viable option. India has strongly condemned the killing of civilians in Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation. We support all efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine. We believe that there will be no winning sight in this conflict, and by everyone impacted by it will continue to suffer. Diplomacy will be a lasting casualty. We welcome the visit by Secretary General to Moscow and Kyiv, and his engagement with the leadership in the Russian Federation and Ukraine. We agree that the immediate priority is evacuation of civilians from areas witnessing intense fighting. We appreciate the efforts of the United Nations in evacuating civilian population from Mariupol. We hope that these efforts will extend to other areas as well. It is in our collective interest to work constructively, both inside the United Nations and outside towards seeking an early resolution to this conflict. We continue to reiterate that the global order is anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. Hi, thank you.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you. And now we give the floor to the representative of Mexico.
Mexico 1:18:40
Thank you, Mr. Chair. As we have stated before, Mexico is deeply concerned about reports that indicate that as a result of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, we are facing grave breaches of international human rights and international humanitarian law. We reiterate our unequivocal commitment to bring all perpetrators of international crimes to justice, and to close the gap to impunity whenever and by whomever committed. The first step towards accountability is the right to the truth. This is why Mexico support the establishment of the independent international commission of inquiry by the Human Rights Council. We are convinced that the best way to ensure access to justice is by having independent and impartial assessments of the situation on the ground. In this context, we call on all states to allow us to support the ongoing investigations of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court regarding the situation in Ukraine. full cooperation with these processes that will examine the alleged commission of international crimes by any party involved in the conflict is the best way to ensure accountability in Is regard we call once again for an immediate cessation of hostilities. If there is a genuine will to fight impunity, such efforts cannot and should not be blocked, hampered or impeded. A truthful attempt to seek justice would allow nothing less than that should enable and warranty on most transparency. Therefore, we need impartial and fact checked information by neutral sources that will also put an end to the information war that has further fueled the animosity between the parties and the international community at large. To conclude, Mr. Mexico reiterates its call on all states that support accountability in Ukraine and elsewhere, to adhere to the Rome Statute. This could be the most sensible thing to do incongruency with the messages and calls we have heard today, and in the past weeks, I thank you.
Chair (Russia)
I think you recognize the permanent representative of France.
France 1:21:14
Mr. President, I participate in this meeting, organized by the Russian Mission. To convey a simple message. Russia will not succeed in transforming into realities, the fantasies its uses to justify atrocities in its war of aggressions against Ukraine. In the face of this treacherous disinformation maneuvers, we, in the United Nations must rely first and foremost on the facts established by the competent bodies of the United Nations system. The General Assembly has repeatedly and forcefully denounced Russia's aggression in violation of the UN Charter. The International Court of Justice they established on March 16, that Russia's military operations in Ukraine shall be suspended. Given the count of the atrocities committed by the Russian army in Ukraine, we must ensure there is no impunity for the perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. France supports all efforts to ensure that the facts established impartially and independently, and that those responsible for crimes committed in Ukraine are held accountable. We support the work of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. We supported the establishment by the Human Rights Council commission of inquiry, and referred the situation in Ukraine to the ICC prosecutor. We welcome the opening of the investigation and the deployment of a team on the ground. France is providing concrete support to the ICC, including through a voluntary contribution of 500,000 euros. We call on all states to support and cooperate with an impartial fact, fact finding mechanism and international courts. We have also sent investigators on the ground to support the Ukrainian authorities investigations a false I would also like to come to the political narrative that Russia presents about the situation in Ukraine before the aggression of February 24 2022. France has worked tirelessly since 2015, together with Germany for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, to which both Russia and Ukraine as described in order to put an end to the war in Donbass, the implementation of these agreements was not an easy task. But it was a peaceful way to resolve the situation in the region. It was Russia and Russia alone, that choose to put an end to the path of dialogue and negotiation and to resort to violence and destruction. Mr. President, in the headlong rush to justify What cannot be justify the Russian authorities are resorting to the worst outrageous historical manipulation that the Russian Prime Minister and his ministry are indulging in on the atrocities of the Second World War is just object. We can then this unacceptable and abhorrent rhetoric will continue to fight against Russian disinformation in Ukraine. These outrages are dangerous. The Russian authorities by trivializing hate speech, enabling the worst atrocities to take place, they must be held accountable. Thank you very much.
Chair (Russia)
I think we wish the French investor was here from the beginning to listen, to listen, firsthand to the witnesses that was presented. And as I said, when he was absent, we never edited to sense of what they were saying. Indeed, I think the the idea to find the perpetrator so the war crimes that are committed in Ukraine are being committed Ukraine, in particular by Ukrainian national nationalist battalions, the which there are testimonies that were presented today is also a thing which our investigative committee is engaged with. I'm sure that that will be documented, and that is already being documented that will be presented. Now I give the floor to the United Arab.
United Arab 1:26:38
Thank you, Mr. Chair, I think the briefers for their participation and would like to make brief remarks. First, I would once again underline that it is civilians who were the highest close to four. We are concerned by the scale of disinformation and hate speech that has been amplified by technology and has been harmful to both civilians and humanitarian workers. We must instead focus on determining the facts on the ground through impartial investigation, data collection, and reporting. We appreciate all journalists who risked their lives on the frontlines of conflict in an effort to provide accurate reporting, even in the most difficult situations. Second, we reiterate our call on the parties to the conflict to strictly and fully abide by the their obligation under international humanitarian law. We stress the need for accountability so that justice for victims and survivors is served. Third, we appreciate the efforts of the Secretary General including his visit to Russia and Ukraine. We welcome and are encouraged by the progress we have seen in recent days in the safe evacuation of civilians through coordination of the UN authorities of Ukraine and Russian Federation and the International Committee of the Red Cross. We are hopeful that further progress can be made to facilitate voluntary and safe passage for civilians caught up in this conflict. To conclude, we reiterate our deep concern about the terrible toll this conflict has had on civilians in Ukraine. And our calls for cessation of hostilities and negotiate solutions to this conflict. Theory stands in support of efforts to facilitate dialogue and bring an end to this war. As dez de stress yesterday, it is imperative for the sake of the people of Ukraine, Russia and the entire world. I thank you, chair.
Chair (Russia)
Now I give the floor to the representative of Norway.
Norway 1:28:55
Thank you chair. Allow me at the outset to express Norway's concern regarding the framing of the topic for today's discussion and the allegations presented in the concept note. Yet again, we're witnessing the Russian Federation's misuse of the United Nations and its privileged position within it as a platform for disinformation and as a smokescreen to draw attention away from the brutal warfare it is waging against the Ukrainian people. The intensity of this disinformation campaign is alarming. Russia has failed to offer any credible evidence for its accusations or to cooperate with international bodies tasked with gathering facts and documentation. Russia has instead made unsubstantiated claims and insinuations. Today's meeting is nothing more than another attempt to spread confusion and deflect attention from Russia's role as aggressor in the illegal invasion of Ukraine. The UN Charter applies to all nations, including Russia. There is no doubt that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter. It is not a special military operation. It is an illegal aggression against another sovereign country. It is a war of choice. Norway is appalled by Russia's methods of warfare. Numerous credible reports have described in horrible detail the relentless attacks and unimaginable atrocities committed against civilians. These atrocities shock the very conscience of humanity. There are clear and abundant indications of systematic and large scale war crimes being committed by the Russian Armed Forces and their proxies, as outlined in the OSAE Moscow mechanism report. The adoption of the General Assembly of the resolution aggression against Ukraine, calling on all parties to strictly respect international humanitarian law, and international human rights law sends an important signal from the international community. violations of international law cannot go unchallenged. International law is not optional. All reports of atrocities must be properly investigated, and the perpetrators of any crimes be brought to justice. The same resolution clearly names Russia as the aggressor. This is a fundamental fact. We will not be fooled by attempts to divert attention from its own crimes by shamelessly launching a barrage of accusations at the very state it has attacked. Thank you.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you. I was a bit surprised when we were accused? Not the first time of course, for useful un as a platform for innovation, we today, we are not speaking we're just giving providing for the people who have first hand experience on what is happening at the frontline and how they survived and who are those who committed atrocities? And these are not our words. I mean, as I said, we sense that anything that they want to say this is the count of journalists who interviewed those people if you don't want to hear that's another question if you prefer to stay comfortably, Comfortably Numb as being that's your choice but But today's the purpose of today's event, to give the floor to those who can who can give the testimony not to spread propaganda. Now I give the floor to Albania.
Albnia 1:33:13
share the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression of Russia and Ukraine has entered the third month in the entire world continue to witnessing the same continued violation of international law and the UN Charter, a continued communitarian tragedy in Ukraine and repercussions throughout the globe. We have made opposition's and views continuously clear, you know the UN Security Council schamber and outside, but we'd like to highlight a few key points. First, Russian Armed Forces continue to indiscriminately shell and bombed populated areas, killing civilians and attacking hospitals, schools and civilian infrastructure. actions led me amount to war crimes, as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has repeatedly stated. According to the latest figures of his office, there are 6546 civilian casualties in the country. 3193 killed and 3353 injured by an army which pretended that it won't harm civilians. Second, the conflict has caused the world's fastest growing displacement crisis since the Second World War. Over a quarter of Ukraine's population with more than 12 million people have fled their homes. More than 7.7 million people now estimated to be internally displaced, and over 5.2 million people who have crossed borders to seek security and safety in all the countries, most of them women and children. More than 12 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian aid, including food, medical supplies and shelter should be no doubt whatsoever with the aggressor and who is the victims. As we heard today in the framework of the disinformation campaign as well, Russia has invaded its neighbor pretending violations of the rights of the Russian speaking population in Ukraine. There are competent and efficient international institutions where these concerns could have been addressed. The International Court of Justice has found no evidence of the alleged crimes committed by Ukrainians, and has formally ordered Russia to immediately stop its military aggression in Ukraine. For four governments and international judicial bodies have initiated a number of accountability efforts in response to the crimes in Ukraine. On March 2, the ICC prosecutor announced the opening of a formal investigation. Well, authorities in different countries have opened their own criminal investigations under the principle of universal jurisdiction. On March 4, you, the UN Human Rights Council voted to establish an international commission of inquiry to document war crimes and human rights abuses. Albania is among the 43 countries and EU countries that referred the situation in Ukraine to the Prosecutor General of the ICC, just a few days after the beginning of the conflict. The international civil society organizations and independent media have an essential role to play in pursuing justice in Ukraine. Including documentation, capacity building, research and advocacy, as well as with outreach to victims and affected communities we commit. And the civil organizations have thanked them for their remarkable work done so far. They are giving a substantial contribution in documenting and repairing the necessary legal evidence. To ensure accountability, the Ukrainian people need justice. Now the perpetrators will not be allowed to get away with crime last. Russia keeps repeating its false narrative, but it did not manage to convince International Court of Justice. It has not managed to convince the United Nations General Assembly and he does not manage to convince the world. We call on Russia instead to do the only right thing possible, stop its aggression, withdraw all these troops and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine?
Chair (Russia)
Thank you. I think still was she's accused of disinformation I have a question perhaps rhetorical to you. And what do you consider the information the testimony of the witnesses, this is this information or you can see the information an interview with with with a survivor of Azofstal by Reuters which was redacted to turn the meaning of the interview upside down this is information this is rhetoric question but you're not requested to answer. Now I'll give the floor to Ghana. Sorry you want to answer, please.
Albania (again)
During this time here I was wondering all can be such independent journalists recognize the so called Republic's in Ukraine on personal capacity on each capacity. Thank you.
Chair (Russia)
They're not they're not countries to recognize any any legal entity. They are just working. They have been there they've been they've been interviewing the people. I don't know what you mean by recognition. They are just journalists doing their job people that is where. Now I give the floor to Ghana.
Ghana 1:38:57
Mr. chair, we thank you for your remarks and have taken note of the information provided by the presenters. Such deep suffering of any people is indeed troubling and should not be the characterization of conflict at this time of humanity's history. Ghana maintains that all violations of international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as well as atrocities committed by whomever in Ukraine should be the subject of independent, impartial and thorough investigations, to establish the facts, assign responsibility and hold all perpetrators accountable for their actions and inactions. We stress the importance of our collective support to ensure accountability and prevent impunity, and underscore in this context, the role of the media in highlighting the facts and documenting admissible evidence to support effective accountability. We remain deeply concerned about the military escalations, which has given rise to the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation and edge compliance with obligations and commitments under international law, international humanitarian law and human rights laws. We reiterate the necessity of an immediate cessation of hostilities, which has formed a breeding ground for the systematic violations of the rights of the people, and the very principles and values that bind the international community. We conclude by emphasizing that a sustainable solution to the conflict can only be arrived through diplomacy and a constructive dialogue among the parties and stakeholders. I thank you for your kind attention. Thank you very much.
Chair (Russia)
Now I give the floor to Ireland.
Ireland 1:40:40
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Russia's war against Ukraine has already called caused unimaginable human suffering. As we have moved from measuring its duration in weeks to months. We are also left with no doubt that the death toll will continue to mount. From the moment its troops crossed the Ukrainian border. Russia's invasion has been and continues to be in violation of international law. We have seen a complete disregard for the UN Charter down to its most basic principles, seeking to undermine the international legal order. We have seen the Geneva Conventions and their first additional protocol, foundational instruments of international humanitarian law floated by Russian Armed Forces, from attacks on nuclear power plants, to the shelling of homes, hospitals, kindergartens, and train stations. Russian forces appear clearly to have violated the prohibitions against indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, and the obligation to take all feasible precautions in attack. We continue to hear reports of the deliberate killing of civilians in summary executions, and the use of torture and rape by the Russian military, all of which can constitute war crimes. In the face of this disrespect for international law, there have been unprecedented calls for accountability for crimes committed in the wake of Russia's invasion. These calls have been matched by the international community's swift action, including the establishment of the Human Rights Council's commission of inquiry, the investigation of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court documentation by the UN human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, and reporting by the OSC, Moscow mechanisms mission of experts. Russia's constant criticism and refusal to engage with these bodies speaks volumes on how little it values achieving accountability in Ukraine. Accountability requires us to get to the truth. And in order for this to happen, independent international investigators requires safe and unhindered access to all affected areas in Ukraine, as well as access to information. Evidence needs to be preserved in order to ensure that there will be no impunity. Ultimately, individual criminal responsibility for war crimes committed in Ukraine must be determined by a fair trial before a court or tribunal in full compliance with international rules and laws. Russia's tactics of subversion that disinformation deter us in our support for justice will not to terrorists and our support for justice for Ukraine and its people. In conclusion, as the Secretary General has said about the war in Ukraine, and I quote, something that is unfortunately, always true. Civilians always pay the highest price, and of course, into Russia, we say there is one very simple way to hold this suffering. Stop this unjustifiable war. Thank you, Chair.
Chair (Russia)
I thank you and I now give the floor to the to the United States.
United States 1:44:00
We're not going to legitimize today's discussion by delivering a lengthy formal statement. Russia's actions speak for themselves time and time again. Today is no different. Russia's misuse of the Security Council in the UN is not new. In the wake of Moscow's brutal, unjustified and unprovoked war, is calling for briefings and informal area formula discussions numerous times to spew falsehoods. And this trend started long before the full scale invasion of Ukraine this year. The Russian Federation's mission to the UN has been using the Security Council to spread disinformation, lies and false narratives for years. The representative of the Russian Federation seems to think that repeating lies makes them true. But it only makes Russia's tactics more transparent for the entire world to see. Russia has never been more isolated. As the United States has said before, Russia must stop its war of aggression against Ukraine and stop using the Security Council to spread lies and disinformation.
Chair (Russia)
I think you know, I give the floor to the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom 1:45:06
It is often been said about propaganda that a lie told often enough becomes the truth. We have a duty to stop that from happening. The Russian Federation systematically attempts to spread false narratives about Neo Nazis and imaginary NATO threats against Russia to justify its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. But it won't succeed because the facts tell a different story. The truth is, Russia was responsible for the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Russia instigated and fueled the secessionist conflict in eastern Ukraine was dragged on for almost eight years, and led to the deaths of over 13,000 people. Russian backed separatists with a Russian BUK missile shot down Malaysian flight MH 17 over Ukraine, killing 298 innocent civilians. And then Russia amassed over 100,000 troops on Ukraine's border under the false pretense of exercises and launched a full scale, unprovoked premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. This invasion has been overwhelmingly condemned by the international community, and the Ukrainian people have resisted it heroically. The Kremlin uses disinformation operations to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty to create false, false pretense, to obscure the truth and to hide the brutality of its assault on Ukraine's people. Today's meeting is a further example. credible allegations of crimes on the territory of Ukraine should be investigated. We are supporting Ukrainian Prosecutor General with her investigations into war crimes, as well as the work of the ICC. We welcome President Zelensky is commitment that the perpetrators of all war crimes in Ukraine should face justice. There is no such commitment from the Russian regime. This is because Russian forces are perpetrating heinous crimes in their desperation to claim military victory. In Irpin, Bucha, Mariupol and elsewhere, Russians have murdered civilians and buried them in mass graves. Russia has attacked schools sheltering civilians, and abducted and forcibly removed Ukrainians to Russia. These are acts of desperation as Putin fails to achieve his objectives in Ukraine. In the face of Russian aggression, we must remain resolute in our support for a free sovereign and independent Ukraine in our defense of the UN Charter, and in our determination to counter Russian attempts to debase the United Nations as a forum for disinformation. We must never allow Russian lies to become the truth. Thank you.
Chair (Russia)
I think to short comments, it was surprising to me to hear from from the guardian of the international legal system, about a few things, particularly on image 17, which is still being discussed at the Dutch court. Perhaps you know, the results already. That's why you're so so assured that that Russia has done it before the court made a decision. And perhaps your social, that Bucha provocation that we exposed, that we exposed. Social It was done by rational. That's why you can take me as a chance to call for an urgent meeting of security council. Now I’ll give the floor to the representative of Kenya.
Kenya 1:48:47
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We have listened with concern to the serious allegations of violation of international humanitarian Law and in an international human rights law. We also recall the charges of similar gravity during the area formula meeting on ensuring accountability for atrocities committed in Ukraine last week on 27th of April. Our solidarity is with the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the attacks, atrocities and war crimes underway. We offer their families and friends our deepest condolences. We also recognize the agony of survivors and families that comes with deliberate or accidental disputation of their experiences in public record. As such, we must observe that there are unprecedented efforts by multiple organized state and non-state actors to shape the information environment. To the extent that judges have human rights relations, rather than being the basis of a ceasefire, mediation and accountability are part of the strategic conflict. As individual delegations, we lacked the mandate and ability to verify the reports we are receiving from the media. Fortunately, the United Nations as the credibility and means to undertake a thorough investigation into the human rights violations underway in Ukraine. To deliver on this responsibility, three actions are required. Number one, fast, all allegations from all parties should be treated seriously by the council, and relevant UN bodies to all conflicting parties, including those making allegations of human rights abuses, or accused should agree to prompt independent and impartial investigations that all conflicting parties should cooperate with the UN organs and agencies charged with the responsibility to conduct investigations and abide by the findings thereof. Chair, we are conflicting parties to be aware of the risk of escalation that may grow in line with the inflamed public mood due to these serious allegations. The combination of angry domestic and global publics imagines the emerging rhetoric of this war adding existential implications and advanced weaponry can make this catastrophe free market view was we father, all mainstream media and social media outlets to be extremely careful in their verification processes, as well as detection and disruption of organized cyber operations that use atrocities as one more dimension of the war. Finally, we recommend that the parties of these obligations, so finally, we remind the parties of their obligations under Article Two of the charter. I thank you.
Chair (Russia)
I think, you know, I give the floor to the representative of Gabon.
Gabon 1:53:08
President, I prepared my my remarks in French. And I wanted to deliver in France, for us not to employ moderate to include a nasty colleague. So I will try to return to teaching English. So Mr. President, we the war in Ukraine has been going on for 72 days now. Every day, as it share of that, of course competent of the belligerent forces, but above all civilians in very large number. The violence of the fighting is at companied by the destruction of civilians, properties, flows of refugees, and displaced persons, in particular, women and children, many of whom are victims of inhuman treatment. So many violations of the Geneva Conventions and the additional protocols which regulate war, and protect people who do not take are no longer able to take part in the fighting. This is why in the drive to condemn atrocities and abuses of international humanitarian law, it is important to bear in mind the stark reality that there is no crime, crimes or crimes without war. And as long as the fighting continues, as long as weapons continue to be the most the mode of expression, the door is open to violations of all kind. Clearly, Mr. President the war is absurd. And its consequences, the day you humanizing. It is essential that allegations of atrocities abuses and mass crimes be interesting, interesting, gated, in independent and impartial way in order to establish the facts and determine the responsibilities. My delegation takes this opportunity to call on the belligerent to put an end to the fighting. This is the only way out of the current situation. We believe that there is take time to get out of the logic of belligerence, and give peace, give peace and peaceful coexistence, a chance. Diplomacy, most resumed its course, and the bilateral and multilateral initiatives of recent days must be intensified and be part of the objective of ending the world. Each of the parties must engage in good faith in the discussions with the frog will to silence the Kurds. My country is concerned about the southerners tending to prolong the war in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine should not be added to the list of protracted conflict. We must end this war. Mr. President, it is crucial that diplomacy prevail of war. I would therefore like to read reiterate my country's call for the establishment of a ceasefire to encourage ongoing dialogue initiatives and above all, to call on the belligerent to a low empathy, embedded access for humanitarian aid intended to people in in distress crowd in the grip of the fighting. I thank you.
Chair (Russia)
I thank you. Now I give the floor to representative of Brazil.
Brazil 1:57:54
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We thank you for the information you provided. I also think that journalists for their briefings. We also think our mission for making the information, the information presented retrievable by the QR code link.
As we entry, as we entered into another yet another week of the conflict in Ukraine, we continue to witness intense human suffering with appalling scenes 1000s of desperate civilians trapped in the battlefield. Once again, we renew our belief for a broad, effective and immediate ceasefire and call on Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations conducive to a political solution to the conflict. Only after the silence of the guns and the withdrawal of troops are achieved, will it be possible to help the main story of human lives is conflict as brought upon. We call on Russia and Ukraine to work towards agreements to allow civilians wishing to flee the hostilities to those in safety. Those who decide to stay cannot become targets of attacks. The same thing, parties must grant safe passage to relief consignments to those in need, adopt adequate measures to present to prevent disappearances and share information on the status of protected persons under their control. Brazil reiterates the call for all parties to fully respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law, the causes of the conflict, whatever they do not exempt the parties from their universal obligations, to guarantee that civilians be protected, that they receive medical care, that humanitarian assistance reach those in need, and that they think needs to be treated humanely. In all circumstances, there must be no politicization of humanitarian actions, not selective application of international humanitarian law. Also, geopolitical objectives must not supersede the endeavor for peace, nor prolong the human suffering caused by war. Regarding the disturbing reports about gender base, gender related violence, targeting of civilians, placing off weapons near civilian infrastructures, bombing of residential areas, massacre of innocence and nurture, torture of prisoners, we favored the independent and thorough investigation of these human rights violations. operators must be held accountable, promoting compliance with international humanitarian law, protecting civilians calling for peace. These are the objectives that should unite rather than divide us. And I thank you.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you. Now give the floor to the representative of China.
China 2:01:32
Thank you, Mr. Chair. China is deeply saddened by the increasing civilian casualties in Ukraine. We call on relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, minimize damage to civilians, and civilian infrastructure facilitated civilian evacuation and humanitarian operations. At the same time, prisoners was should be treated humanely in accordance with Geneva Conventions on humanitarian front, the call for the stress and communication and coordination among parties concerns, and we welcome the agreement reached by Russia and Ukraine with the coordination of UN and ICRC on the evacuation of civilians from Azofstal plant in Mariupol. On the international humanitarian law, civilians should be spared of any forms of violence in armed conflicts. Attacks against civilians are not acceptable and shall not occur. The relevant circumstances and specific causes of incidents should be verified and established and any accusations should be based on facts. Before the full picture is clear, all sides should be exercised restraint and avoid unfounded accusations. The relevant international mechanisms should remain objective and impartial. They should work in strict accordance with the mandate to avoid politicization. The prospect of extended and prolonging the conflict is worrying dialogue. And then negotiation is the only viable way to prevent the further escalation. We all see that Russia and Ukraine have already accumulated some bases in previous negotiations. And I believe cops should continue despite difficulties. The international community should have foster enabling conditions and atmosphere for the negotiations and the political settlement. Instead of fueling tensions. China is part of will continue to continue its constructive role in solving the Ukraine crisis. I thank you, Mr. Chair.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you, and now I give the floor to Syria.
Syria 2:04:01
Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation, the Syrian Arab Republic. Thanks, representative of the Russia Federation for organizing this important meeting, which provides an opportunity for the member states to realize the truth of what is happening in Ukraine and expose the false allegations and misleading whistling campaigns and harming the Russian Federation. I would also like to thank the briefers for the valuable information provided. My delegation condemned the orchestrated campaign launch and by Western countries and their media farms against the Russian Federation, which includes the dissemination of this information, false accusations, fabricated photos and video undermine the legitimate right of the Russian Federation to ward off threats to the security of its people as a guaranteed by the UN Charter. The paradox is that the countries that wish were hosted campaigned against the Russian Federation today and criticize its defense of its security against threats existing on its direct workouts are the same countries that have launched barbaric, aggressive acts, targeting member states that are 1000s of miles further away, and don't pose any direct or direct threat. Under the false pretense of defending their national security. These countries destroyed entire cities and killed 1000s of civilians, as was the case with the Syrian city of Raqqa and Al Baghouz area. The western approach towards the special military operation in Ukraine is an example of the selective and double standard policies used by the United States and its NATO allies, as these countries have ignored this government and inhuman practices of cave authorities against the people of Donetsk and Luhansk, and their continuous suffering for years since the coup in Ukraine 2014. Not only that, but those countries violated the pledges they made to the Russian Federation three decades ago, and sought to extend NATO to the east to threaten Russian national security. They also deliberately fueled tension and then Ukraine into a battle with Russia by supporting care authorities with weapons and foreign fighters in a manner similar to the sending 1000s of foreign terrorist fighters to spread chaos and destruction in Syria. My delegation strongly condemned the violation of the rules of the international humanitarian law by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the national motto minutely battle lands, and call on them to refrain from using civilians as human shields and to desist from their crimes, those wars and the humanitarian situation. My Country appreciates the efforts of the Russian Federation to achieve stability, ensure the safety and security of the Russian and Ukrainian People's host hundreds of 1000s of refugees, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and provide safe corridors for civilians. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Chair (Russia)
I think I guess there was no other would like to take the floor unless, unless indicated otherwise. And I think that would be appropriate to give the floor to briefers to hear their opinion what they heard today. I would, I would request to be brief. not to exceed the comments beyond, say three minutes, and first I'd like to give the floor to who messages from.
Guest Speaker 1 invited by Russia 2:08:58
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wanted to ask the represented representatives of Albania and Ireland, United Kingdom, who co who calls Russian Special Operation aggression, and use such words like Russian invasion and etc. Gentleman's lady from Norway, delegates, have you ever been in Donbass? And why you'll never ask about people who are killed by Ukrainian army? Is it fair? Where to get information that gives you the right to accuse Russia of killing civilians? Are you sure? It is strange to hear accusers from those who have never been to Donbass and have no idea and have no idea what is happening there? Are you my question is are you ready? personnel to visit and meet civilians in Donbass to ask them how they live under fire all these eight years. And who should take Are you ready? Norway, United Kingdom, Ireland. Have you ever been there? Thank you so much.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you miss Rizwan as I said earlier, it is not in the traditional the formula meetings to ask the participants it would like it would have been otherwise they they should have been asking you questions if they chose to do so. But nobody, nobody that everybody spoke just spoke with had no interactive dialogue in which I think that not too many here in this room. already. Let me consider your your question to those delegations that you mentioned rhetorical. Will will continue further. Now I'd like to give the floor to Miss Sonia, one one that.
Guest Speaker 2 invited by Russia 2:11:04
Thank you very much. I would just like make to make a remark to the members of the so called free western world who are part of the United Nations. And then I mean, Albania, I mean, Norway, England, the United States. They keep on talking of one side, it's it's likely already condemned Russia without listening to the other side. They speak highly about the International Court, of which the United States are not a member. So how can they do that? Why are they take the site they have an agenda? Do they want to World War? What? Why are we journalists not questioned? Why are we not believed? Why they will listen to us. And this is really horrible for an institute like United Nations, where the nation should be united, when it throws up questions for every nation and not thinking one side. This is not justice. This is taking one side without questioning. Thank you very much. I hope it will improve your mentality. And I hope the United Nations their actions will be improved. Thank you very much.
Chair (Russia)
Thank you, Miss one. Now I'd like to give the floor to Mr. Salama.
Guest Speaker 3 invited by Russia 2:12:24
Also, I have remarks about the accusation of the Russian Federation of bad using of the United Nations Security Council. Just want to remind about last year with white powder. That isn't for my forum, the whole world about the growth of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. I want to remind that Russia when the United States launched aggressive war against Iraq, my my country, Iraq, and they combined my country, Russia, they thought wish that America and Britain and they allies to be defeated and Iraq realizing that it could only move the West to even greater crimes against humanity even to the use of nuclear weapons. And I want to ask today as rhetoric, why the West wants everything to achieve the defeat of Russia. Does the West want a third world war? Thank you very much.
Chair (Russia) 2:13:48
Thank you very much, Mr. I think we're coming to an end of our meeting. And I would like to once again, the It prefers and not just briefings, but those who they interviewed, which is perhaps more important, because these are people. These are people who are not sitting at the table they they find themselves in often terrible conditions. They gave you an account why these conditions, why these conditions became possible. And unlike, unlike what we hear in the mainstream media today, they clearly said they clearly set who is to blame for what is what has happened to them and what is happening to them today. We hope that this meeting was useful. To present no evidence, no alternatives but drawing out to those witnesses, and of course, if you whatever their opinion, whatever their opinion was, but if your eyes, ears are close to the truth, and you read from your papers, your national statements, we cannot do anything with it, only to try to still come with the two accounts of those who can testify. Again, maybe for some of you, it is comfortable to become ugly, comfortably numb, as I said already, but it will not change. And you heard this today from residents of Eastern south of Ukraine, and the journalists who work there, so open your eyes and embrace the truth no matter how cruel uncomfortability is. I thank you very much for participating in this meeting. I think I'll prepossessing those who are behind the scenes, those who are interviewed. Thank you very much.
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The situation in Ukraine - UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting organized by the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation
06 May 2022
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