Speeches

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the 2018 Substantive Session of the UN Disarmament Commission

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the 2018 Substantive Session of the UN Disarmament Commission

Even being affected by the Russian military aggression and occupation of our territory, Ukraine continues to regard the NPT as a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the open debate of the UN Security Council on peacekeeping operations

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the open debate of the UN Security Council on peacekeeping operations

For more than 4 years the situation in and around Ukraine remains as an example of unutilized potential of UN peacekeeping.

DPR Yuriy Vitrenko – Russia totally ignores persistent calls of the international community to establish effective border control with Ukraine

DPR Yuriy Vitrenko – Russia totally ignores persistent calls of the international community to establish effective border control with Ukraine

Remarks by Yuriy Vitrenko, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, at the Preparatory Committee for the Third UN Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.

Statement by H.E. Ms. Olena Zerkal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for European Integration, at the UNSC Arria-formula meeting on the Russian occupation of Crimea

Statement by H.E. Ms. Olena Zerkal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for European Integration, at the UNSC Arria-formula meeting on the Russian occupation of Crimea

The so-called Russian presidential elections in the occupied #Crimea on March 18 are yet another test for the international community and for the United Nations. We should not accept another flagrant violation of the international law.

Statement by Ms. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, at the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Statement by Ms. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, at the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Since 2014, when Russian aggression against Ukraine has begun, the conflict had further exacerbated gender inequalities, particularly for women living in rural areas. The conflict has resulted in widespread human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violence.

Statement of the Delegation of Ukraine at the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization United Nations

Statement of the Delegation of Ukraine at the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization United Nations

Instead of fulfilling its obligation to maintain peace and security, Russia continues to temporarily occupy the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the substantive session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34)

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the substantive session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34)

In cases of foreign aggression like the one Ukraine currently faces, restoring authority over the occupied territory, establishment of control over the state border and withdrawal of occupying forces – all are prerequisites of a successful PKO.

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC open debate on working methods of the Security Council

Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC open debate on working methods of the Security Council

As a non-permanent member for 2016-2017, Ukraine did its best to contribute to opening up #UNSC’s activities to the outside world, with more: open meetings, media and civil society engagement, participation of regional states, joint consultations.

Comments by the delegation of Ukraine at the informal meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform

Comments by the delegation of Ukraine at the informal meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform

Ukraine’s position on UNSC reform in a nutshell: 1. Less appeals, more actual negotiations. 2. Focus on veto right and working methods. 3. Reform today to save UNSC relevance tomorrow.

Explanation of Vote on North Korea

Explanation of Vote on North Korea

Ukraine voted for the resolution trusting that any responsible member of the international community must spare no effort in restoring respect for international law and finding solutions to counter the greatest threats to global peace and security.