Speeches

President’s statement at the high-level open debate of the UN Security Council on the Reform of the UN Peacekeeping: Implementation and Follow-up
Deployment of a UN peacekeeping operation should restore justice, rather than freeze the conflict and cement the occupation.

Statement by the President of Ukraine during the General Debate of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly
Ukraine has always advocated the need to reform the United Nations to meet the most urgent global challenges timely and adequately.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC briefing on the situation in the Lake Chad Basin region
Lake Chad Basin region continues to endure a dire humanitarian and security situation.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the briefing of the Security Council on cooperation between the United Nations and African Union
The African Union has demonstrated its ability to take lead in prevention and resolution of conflicts. The UN should continue to serve as AU’s indispensable partner.

Explanation of vote by the delegation of Ukraine following adoption of new sanctions on North Korea
North Korea’s advancing nuclear and ballistic missile programs still remains the most significant proliferation challenge

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine during the discussions of candidate states’ visions for membership in the UN Human Rights Council
Ukraine strictly adheres to its international obligations and commitments under international law in the field of human rights.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at an informal interactive dialogue of the General Assembly on the Responsibility to Protect
We believe that while abolishment of veto right is a far-reaching objective, all members of the Security Council, have to voluntarily pledge not to vote against resolutions in cases of crimes against humanity.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC emergency meeting on DPRK nuclear test
The UN Security Council must undertake investigation into North Korean nuclear and missile programmes in order to expose any possible foreign assistance to Pyongyang in this area.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly to mark the observance of International Day against Nuclear Tests
Full compliance with existing international obligations by all states is the main precondition of achieving the world free of nuclear weapons.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC open debate on UN peacekeeping operations and sustaining peace
UN peace operations as have proved to be a highly adaptive instrument contributing much to resolution of numerous conflicts