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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.
Militarization of Crimea by Russia threatens Europe
Said Serhiy Shutenko, Director of the Department of the International Security of the MFA of Ukraine, speaking at a side-event entitled: "Militarisation of the occupied Crimea - a growing threat in the region and beyond", which was held on October 12, 2016 on the margins of the UNGA First Committee.
Russian military capacities in Crimea
Presentation of the Russian military capacities in the occupied Crimea, Ukraine.
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.