ウクライナ情勢に関する安保理会合における入谷公使ステートメント

令和6年10月31日
 
(As delivered)
 
Thank you, Madam President.

And I also thank Deputy to the High Representative Mr. Adedeji Ebo and other briefer for their briefings.

Russia has repeatedly claimed that the so-called transfer of Western arms to Ukraine prolongs the war of aggression that Russia itself has started. No reasonable person would believe such a distorted narrative.  

Rather, the focus should clearly be on military aid which Russia is seeking for. Specifically, the advancement of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is extremely alarming as it leads to further deterioration in the situation in Ukraine and North Korea will likely gain something in return.  

We have repeatedly condemned in the strongest terms Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles from North Korea to use against Ukraine. As we stated yesterday, North Korea’s dispatchment of its soldiers to Russia and their engagement in military training constitutes a blatant violation of relevant Security Council resolutions. We continue to closely monitor this development with serious concern, including the imminent risk that these troops may take direct part in Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which would constitute a grave violation of international law, including UN Charter.

In addition, we reiterate our deep concern about Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia.  

These are the issues the Security Council should be focusing on. Any act of support for Russia's violation of the UN Charter is unacceptable. 

On the contrary, the support provided to Ukraine by the international community is both legitimate and legal. Russia’s claim is clearly an attempt to mislead the international community.
 
Madam President,

Some members have suggested that all parties should show restraint. However, this is completely misguided in such a clear-cut case.

We would like to reiterate that any call for peace that does not affirm the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine is not in line with the UN Charter. That is unjust and not sustainable.  

The international community must reject such a pseudo “peace.”

In conclusion, Madam President, we reiterate our strongest demand that Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw from Ukraine, and reaffirm our commitment to continue supporting Ukraine.

I thank you.