Speeches
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.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNGA Sixth Committee session on the measures to eliminate international terrorism
A viable solution for removing continuous outbreaks of these threats all over the world could also be a timely addressing the underlying factors, in particular prolonged conflicts, that provide opportunities for violent extremism and subsequently terrorism.
Remarks by the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council meeting on the healthcare in armed conflict
Tragically, Syria is the worst example of attacks against medical facilities. According to the World Health Organization, almost every day, hospitals, clinics and ambulances are being targeted in this country.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate and promote the International day for the total elimination of nuclear weapons
For many years Ukraine has been consistent in its call for the total elimination of nuclear weapons as a final purpose of nuclear disarmament and for strengthening the international nuclear non-proliferation regime as a tool to achieve this goal.