Le Osservazioni del Segretario Generale al Consiglio di Sicurezza sull’Ucraina

Security Council Meets on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine. Credits: UN Photo

Di seguito le osservazioni del Segretario Generale delle Nazioni Unite Antonio Guterres al Consiglio di Sicurezza sull’Ucraina.

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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE

New York, 24 September 2024

[bilingual, as delivered]

Mr. President, Excellencies,

Two days ago, in the newly agreed Pact for the Future, world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international law and to the Charter of the United Nations.

Our Organization is based on the principle of sovereignty of all Member States – within their internationally recognized borders.

The Charter unequivocally stipulates that all States must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any other State – and that international disputes must be settled by peaceful means.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 – following the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol a decade ago – is a clear violation of these principles.

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And civilian populations continue to pay the price.

The death toll keeps rising.

Nearly 10 million people have fled their homes.

Systematic attacks against hospitals, schools, supermarkets… are only adding pain and misery.

Power cuts and infrastructure damage have left millions in the dark.

I strongly condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian facilities – wherever they occur and whoever is responsible. They all must stop immediately.

And I remain deeply concerned about the safety, humanitarian needs and basic human rights of people residing in occupied areas.

Mr. President,

Despite immense challenges, the United Nations remains fully engaged as the largest international presence in Ukraine.

This year alone, and together with our partners, we have provided lifesaving aid to more than 6.2 million people.

But we need the support of the international community.

15 million people in Ukraine require humanitarian assistance – more than half of them women and girls.

But – as winter is approaching – less than half of our 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan is funded.

I urge donors to help us pursue our vital work on the ground.

We are also assisting the government of Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts.

This includes access to basic services and the restoration of Ukraine’s energy production capacities.

In recent weeks, we have seen a resurgence of inflammatory rhetoric and incidents around nuclear sites – particularly at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and alarmingly, at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in the Russian Federation.

I commend the International Atomic Energy Agency, including its critical presence in Ukraine’s nuclear sites, to help ensure nuclear safety and security.

I urge all parties to act responsibly and avoid any declaration or action that could further destabilize an already incendiary situation.

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Monsieur le Président,

Deux ans et demi après l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine, plus de 11 000 civils ont été tués.

Plus cette guerre tragique se prolonge, plus le risque d’escalade et de débordement est grand.

Cela n’affecterait pas seulement la région, mais aggraverait les tensions et les divisions mondiales – à un moment où notre monde a désespérément besoin de plus de coopération et d’action collective.

Nous devons mettre fin aux souffrances et briser le cycle de la violence, dans l’intérêt du peuple ukrainien, du peuple russe – et du monde entier.

L’initiative de la mer Noire et les échanges de prisonniers de guerre nous le rappellent : lorsqu’il y a une volonté politique, la diplomatie peut réussir, même dans les heures les plus sombres.

Bien que la paix puisse aujourd’hui paraître hors de portée, les nombreux appels au dialogue représentent une lueur d’espoir.

Intensifions donc nos efforts pour aboutir à la paix en Ukraine – une paix juste, totale et durable ;

Une paix conforme à la Charte des Nations unies, au droit international et aux résolutions de l’Assemblée générale.

Le Osservazioni del Segretario Generale al Consiglio di Sicurezza sull’Ucraina

Mr. President, Excellencies,

Two days ago, in the newly agreed Pact for the Future, world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to international law and to the Charter of the United Nations.

Our Organization is based on the principle of sovereignty of all Member States – within their internationally recognized borders.

The Charter unequivocally stipulates that all States must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any other State – and that international disputes must be settled by peaceful means.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 – following the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and City of Sevastopol a decade ago – is a clear violation of these principles.

Ucraina

And civilian populations continue to pay the price.

The death toll keeps rising.

Nearly 10 million people have fled their homes.

Systematic attacks against hospitals, schools, supermarkets… are only adding pain and misery.

Power cuts and infrastructure damage have left millions in the dark.

I strongly condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian facilities – wherever they occur and whoever is responsible. They all must stop immediately.

And I remain deeply concerned about the safety, humanitarian needs and basic human rights of people residing in occupied areas.

Mr. President,

Despite immense challenges, the United Nations remains fully engaged as the largest international presence in Ukraine.

This year alone, and together with our partners, we have provided lifesaving aid to more than 6.2 million people.

But we need the support of the international community.

15 million people in Ukraine require humanitarian assistance – more than half of them women and girls.

But – as winter is approaching – less than half of our 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan is funded.

I urge donors to help us pursue our vital work on the ground.

We are also assisting the government of Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction efforts.

This includes access to basic services and the restoration of Ukraine’s energy production capacities.

In recent weeks, we have seen a resurgence of inflammatory rhetoric and incidents around nuclear sites – particularly at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and alarmingly, at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in the Russian Federation.

I commend the International Atomic Energy Agency, including its critical presence in Ukraine’s nuclear sites, to help ensure nuclear safety and security.

I urge all parties to act responsibly and avoid any declaration or action that could further destabilize an already incendiary situation.

Ucraina

Monsieur le Président,

Deux ans et demi après l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine, plus de 11 000 civils ont été tués.

Plus cette guerre tragique se prolonge, plus le risque d’escalade et de débordement est grand.

Cela n’affecterait pas seulement la région, mais aggraverait les tensions et les divisions mondiales – à un moment où notre monde a désespérément besoin de plus de coopération et d’action collective.

Nous devons mettre fin aux souffrances et briser le cycle de la violence, dans l’intérêt du peuple ukrainien, du peuple russe – et du monde entier.

L’initiative de la mer Noire et les échanges de prisonniers de guerre nous le rappellent : lorsqu’il y a une volonté politique, la diplomatie peut réussir, même dans les heures les plus sombres.

Bien que la paix puisse aujourd’hui paraître hors de portée, les nombreux appels au dialogue représentent une lueur d’espoir.

Intensifions donc nos efforts pour aboutir à la paix en Ukraine – une paix juste, totale et durable ;

Une paix conforme à la Charte des Nations unies, au droit international et aux résolutions de l’Assemblée générale.

L’Organisation des Nations Unies soutiendra tout effort en ce sens.

Je vous remercie.

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