Summary of Ukraine Emergency Security Council Meeting (full) | United Nations
The full Security Council meeting at the United Nations discussed the recent Russian missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, including a children's hospital in Kiev. The attack resulted in numerous casualties, including children, and significant damage to the hospital. The Ukrainian delegation presented evidence, including missile fragments, to prove that the attack was carried out by Russian forces. The EU, along with other member states, condemned the attacks as violations of international humanitarian law and called for accountability for the perpetrators.
During the Ukraine Emergency Security Council meeting at the United Nations, world leaders condemned Russia's attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv, highlighting the violation of international humanitarian law. The attack was seen as part of Russia's deliberate creation of a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine. The Secretary-General's report identified Russian armed forces as committing grave violations in Ukraine, including attacks on children and forcible displacement.
The meeting highlighted the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to end the suffering of civilians. The Ukrainian delegation emphasized the need for Russia to cease its aggression and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory. The meeting also addressed the importance of nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, particularly in light of the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces.
The cost of Russia's war in Ukraine, including the recent missile barrage, was highlighted, with estimates suggesting that the money spent on the attack could have been used to build hospitals in developing countries. The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution condemning Russian aggression and urging Moscow to refrain from occupying the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The meeting emphasized the importance of restoring peace in Ukraine and protecting children from the horrors of war. The EU reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and called for continued efforts to uphold the UN Charter and international law.
Presenters
- Unnamed presenters from Poland
Notable Quotes
— 98:49 — « Yesterday, Russia again showed its repugnant version of empathy toward children by attacking the Ahmad with a KH1 101 cruise missile. »
— 100:10 — « Russia persists in rapidly tearing apart the concept of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the UN Charter principles. »
— 104:19 — « Long-lasting outcomes also constitute a war crime. »
— 118:02 — « Russia and its leadership must be held fully accountable for waging a war of aggression and for other most serious crimes under international law. »
— 123:36 — « Lets save the children from the scorch of war. »
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