Speeches
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the ICC debate in the UN General Assembly
The International Criminal Court is the only permanent international court established in order to put an end to impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC debate on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations: CSTO, SCO, CIS
it is very important to develop effective partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations, in accordance with the UN Charter and the relevant statutes of the regional organizations.
Explanation of vote statement in UNGA First Committee on no first placement of weapons in outer space
Ukraine voted against resolution “No first placement of weapons in outer space”, sponsored by Russia.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria
The UN Security Council held a meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNGA First Committee Thematic Debate on Conventional Arms
We have no right to ignore illicit supplies of conventional weapons from the Russian Federation to the Russia-guided illegal armed groups operating in the sertain areas of Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at UNSC Arria-formula meeting on the Middle East
Ukraine consistently supports the Middle East peace process and the principle of a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine coexisting in peace and security.
EOV by the delegation of Ukraine following the vote on Russia-sponsored draft resolution on Syria
Russia-sponsored resolution on Syria didn't receive required votes. 9 UNSC members, including Ukraine, voted against, 2 abstentions, 4 in favor.
Statement by Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko following the vote on UNSC draft resolution on Syria, vetoed by Russia.
We are extremely dismayed — but not surprised — by the fact that all these efforts were at the end derailed by the veto power of Russia. This is the fifth veto exercised by Russia with respect to Syria draft resolutions over the past years.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNGA First Committee general debate
Ukraine consistently stands for reducing the nuclear arsenals, cessation of the modernization of nuclear weapons, and overall decrease of nuclear weapons’ role in military and strategic doctrines of the states.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the Sixth Committee of the UNGA on the rule of law at the national and international levels
Ukraine is convinced that preserving the rule of law at both the national and international levels is a precondition for sustainable development, protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.