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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.
Statement of the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria
Amid the unprecedented military assault on eastern Aleppo, where fireballs from incendiary bombs “light up the pitch darkness,” United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura strongly appealed to the Security Council – particularly permanent members Russia and the United States – to rescue a recently collapsed cessation of hostilities.
Ukraine and the Federation of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis concluded an Agreement on mutual abolition of visa requirements
Implementation of the provisions of the Agreement will facilitate the promotion of the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, intensification of contacts in the social-economic, cultural-humanitarian and other spheres.
Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine at the UN Security Council meeting on Aviation Security
The UN Security Council held a ministerial meeting on the threats to the aviation security. Ukraine was represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Pavlo Klimkin.
Statement by the President of Ukraine during the General Debate of the 71 st session of the United Nations General Assembly
President Petro Poroshenko urged global community to elaborate mechanisms how to officially document evidence of the aggression of one country against another and to envisage clear responsibility for the aggressor in line with the UN Charter principles.
#AskYelchenko — Live Twitter Q&A with Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN Volodymyr Yelchenko on September 16
As 71st session of the UN General Assembly kicked off, the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Volodymyr Yelchenko will be answering questions from Twitter users on Friday, September 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. (New York time).
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the General Assembly meeting on Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution
As a country, which continues to suffer from the Russian aggression, we clearly understand the importance of mediation activities in all stages of the conflict cycle from prevention to resolution.
Comment of the MFA of Ukraine on Russia’s large-scale military exercises "Caucasus 2016"
Ukraine is deeply concerned with the military exercises "Caucasus 2016" which are being held on the occupied territories and near the border of Ukraine.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UN Security Council briefing on Kosovo
Ukraine welcomes the reported improvements in political conditions in Kosovo, “accompanied by a significant decrease in the pattern of protests, aggressive actions and disruptive tactics by various parties”.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine on WMD Non-Proliferation (Resolution 1540)
The UN Security Council held an open debate on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.