Peace and security
Ukraine at UNGA 81
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Slovenia · Day 3Janez JanšaHuman rights cannot depend on whether the victims are politically convenient to defend.
The United Nations must therefore defend not only its institutions, but also the integrity of the principles those institutions exist to serve.
Distinguished delegates, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and a direct assault on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a member state.
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Ireland · Day 3Micheál MartinThese principles are beyond question.
That commitment is why Ireland is seeking election to the Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term.
And if elected, we will use that seat to defend the principle that human rights belong to everyone, everywhere.
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Netherlands (Kingdom of the) · Day 3Rob JettenAfter all, how can you possibly be opposed to prosecuting the very worst crimes?
And I believe there can be only one response, to say, "Hands off the ICC and all those other institutions that protect the international legal order."
Because the reality is that we still need to fight impunity.
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Hungary · Day 3András Bálint BakaMany countries represented here opened their doors to Hungarians who fled their country after the revolution.
We remember both the cost of losing our independence and the help that allowed our people to start again.
Today, Ukraine is fighting to preserve its independence.
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European Union · Day 3António CostaThey have repercussions on food security, energy markets, immigration, development and global stability.
We can see that with the war of aggression by Russia on Ukraine.
This was a war chosen by Russia, the consequences of which are worldwide in scope.
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Australia · Day 3Anthony AlbaneseWe uphold international law, including the UN Charter, and support bold, practical reform to ensure the UN can best fulfil its mandate into the future.
We are strong supporters of freedom of navigation and overflight for all nations, just as we are in our efforts to combat nuclear proliferation.
We oppose Russia's continued illegal, unprovoked, and immoral invasion of Ukraine, and reiterate our calls for Russia's immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal, and an end to attacks upon civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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Austria · Day 3Beate Meinl-ReisingerBut for all of us, the road ahead is not easy.
Because today, that order is being tested in conflict after conflict.
For more than four years, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has violated the UN Charter, and it still does.
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Guyana · Day 3Mohamed Irfaan AliIt needs a more sophisticated capacity for peace.
In this regard, I reiterate Guyana's call for a just and lasting solution to the crisis in the Middle East, one that brings an end to the suffering of innocent civilians and recognizes the Palestinian people's legitimate right to self-determination and to secure homeland of their own.
Reiterate our support for a two-state solution.
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Portugal · Day 3Luís MontenegroIn Europe, we must achieve a just and lasting peace that puts an end to the brutal and illegal aggression of Russia against Ukraine.
Ukraine is a partner that has the full support of Portugal and European Union.
In Sudan, The most dramatic humanitarian crisis we face must come to an end.
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Greece · Day 3Kyriakos MitsotakisThe war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year, five years since Russia's full-scale aggression brought back war to European soil.
The Ukrainian people have shown extraordinary courage defending their freedom, and Greece continuously stands with them.
We strongly, strongly condemn attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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