ウクライナ情勢に関する安保理会合における志野大使ステートメント

 

Thank you, Mr. President.

We would like to thank the United States and Slovenia for requesting this meeting, and Sierra Leone for arranging it. I also thank ASG Jenca for his comprehensive briefing. 

First and foremost, we join the global community in congratulating all Ukrainians on the thirty-third anniversary of their independence on August 24th. Ukraine has been fighting desperately for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—principles enshrined in the UN Charter that no one can undermine.

We are concerned about the use of a seemingly neutral phrase of so-called "war in Ukraine" to divert attention from the true nature of the situation.
 
Let me make it clear: this unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine has been brought about by Russia. This fact remains unchanged, as clearly recognized by the overwhelming majority of the General Assembly.

We express our deep respect for and strong solidarity with the Ukrainian people who have been defending their country for more than two and a half years. Our support has been unwavering from the outset.

Mr. President,

In addition to violating the UN Charter, Russia continues to disregard the Geneva Conventions.

I would like to take a moment to reflect on what Russia’s aggression has caused in Ukraine. As we have heard from the briefer today, there have been countless civilian casualties. Families have been torn apart by forced deportations of Ukrainians, including children. Countless critical civilian infrastructures, such as power plants and dams, have been destroyed. The continued occupation of Europe's largest nuclear power plant poses a risk of nuclear disaster. The overall damage has been too extensive to enumerate fully.

Despite being a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia continues to violate the related Security Council resolutions it has agreed to, including importing missiles from North Korea for use in Ukraine.

Mr. President,

The international community must keep united on fundamental principles. We reaffirmed our commitment to the international order based on the rule of law. We strengthened our solidarity based on common values including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as human rights and dignity.

To prevent any future attempts to change the status quo by force anywhere in the world, we emphasize once again that Ukraine must prevail, and peace in Ukraine must be based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

We continue to demand Russia’s immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine. We reiterate our unshakeable position of adhering to the UN Charter and urge Russia to do the same.

I thank you, Mr. President.