Ukraine is calling on the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution on a ceasefire
This was stated by Volodymyr Pavlichenko, Ukraine’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, according to Ukrinform.
Volodymyr Pavlichenko called on members of the UN Security Council to table a draft resolution on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire without delay.
He said that the international community must put an end to the UN Security Council’s paralysis in responding to Russia’s crimes against Ukraine.
Pavlichenko emphasised that countries that respect the rules-based international order must make more active use of UN mechanisms to achieve peace.
What the resolution should achieve
The Ukrainian diplomat stated that the adoption of such a resolution would send a clear signal of support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
This specifically refers to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine insists that the international community must not only document the consequences of Russian attacks, but also demand that Russia cease hostilities.
Why Ukraine speaks of the Security Council’s paralysis
The UN Security Council has repeatedly considered Russia’s war against Ukraine; however, due to Russia’s right of veto as a permanent member of the Security Council, the adoption of firm decisions remains blocked.
This is precisely what Kyiv refers to as the paralysis of the Security Council. Ukraine believes that this situation should not deter other states from attempting to adopt a resolution that explicitly demands a ceasefire.
Support for Ukraine must continue
Pavlichenko also called on international partners to continue providing military aid to Ukraine.
According to him, support for the Defence Forces is a necessary condition for protecting people and bringing about a just peace. The Ukrainian representative emphasised that such assistance does not constitute an escalation, but remains the only effective strategy for saving lives.
Ukraine has repeatedly stated its readiness for a ceasefire, provided it is genuine, unconditional and does not serve as a pause for the regrouping of Russian troops.
At the same time, Russia continues to launch massive strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the use of ballistic missiles. It is precisely ballistic missiles that remain one of the main tools used by the Kremlin to inflict damage on civilian infrastructure and the civilian population.
Ukraine’s appeal does not mean that the resolution will automatically be put to a vote. For this to happen, the draft document must be formally submitted by members of the UN Security Council.
If the resolution is put forward for consideration, the key issue will be the position of the Security Council’s permanent members, particularly Russia, which holds the right of veto. At the same time, for Ukraine, the very consideration of such a document is a way of stepping up diplomatic pressure on Moscow and formalising the demand for an immediate ceasefire at UN level.
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