Ukraine Declaration adopted by the Security Council with Russian support

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I the declaration expressed “deep concern” for peace and security in Ukraine.

– The Security Council recalls that all member states through the UN Charter have committed themselves to resolving international conflicts in a peaceful manner, it is further stated.

The members of the Security Council then expressed strong support for UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ efforts to find a peaceful solution in the country.

Russia also voted in favor of the declaration, which was adopted by all members of the council.

First Ukraine Declaration

The declaration will be the first to be adopted by the Security Council since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

A wording that expressed support for Guterre’s role as a broker, which was included in an earlier draft, should have been removed from the final version.

Russia is one of the permanent members of the Security Council and thus has a veto. Another Ukraine proposal was stopped by the Russian delegation on Friday. This text condemned the invasion and demanded that Russia’s forces be withdrawn from Ukraine.

– Full support

– The war in Ukraine causes unimaginable suffering for the entire population of the country. Millions of Ukrainians desperately need humanitarian protection and assistance, said Norway’s UN Ambassador Mona Juul, who, together with Mexico’s UN Ambassador Juan Ramon de la Fuente, held a brief press conference after the Security Council meeting on Friday.

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“It is important that the UN Secretary-General has the full support of the Security Council in his efforts to find a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine,” she continued, adding that the UN and international and national partners are making a “heroic effort” to support Ukraine. the people.

“Both our countries are calling for an immediate halt to the fighting,” said de la Fuente.

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