Ukraine‘s International Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday appeared to criticize Russia’s bid to amend the US draft.
“The foundation causes of this conflict are (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s denial of Ukraine‘s proper to exist and his want to destroy our nation,” he posted on X. “That is why Russia began this conflict, commits atrocities, and tries to alter borders by power.”
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, calling it a “particular navy operation” designed to “denazify” its neighbour and halt dangerous NATO growth to the east.
The UN textual content drafted by Ukraine and the EU “reiterates the pressing want to finish the conflict this 12 months, and to redouble diplomatic efforts to scale back the dangers of additional escalation and obtain a complete, just and lasting peace in Ukraine“.
It asserts the necessity for the implementation of previous UN resolutions that demanded Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine‘s internationally acknowledged territory, and insisted that Moscow halt hostilities.
Normal Meeting resolutions are usually not binding however carry political weight, reflecting a worldwide view on the conflict. No counattempt holds a veto within the meeting.
