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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.
“Russia’s occupation of Crimea” by Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
“Russia’s occupation of Crimea” by Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
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)
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
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
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
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.
Statement by Mr. Sergiy Kyslytsya, Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, at the UNSC open debate on addressing complex contemporary challenges to international peace and security
To our deepest regret, the world is currently living in an era of the erosion of the rule of law, when arbitrary application and selective or arbitrary interpretation of norms and principles of international law, with respective obligations and commitments that derive from it, is becoming a routine occurrence.
Statement by the delegation of Ukraine at the UNSC briefing on the Iranian nuclear dossier
Ukraine is concerned about the incidents of noncompliance with restrictions on arms-related transfers as well as the asset freeze and travel ban provisions.
Statement by H.E. Mr. Pavlo Klimkin, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, at the UNSC Ministerial Meeting on the Non-Proliferation of WMD/North Korea
Russian military aggression against Ukraine as well as systematic provocations by North Korea have provoked dangerous misbalance in the existing international security system, undermined the effectiveness and reliability of WMD non-proliferation regimes.