“During the meeting of the UN Security Council, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Khrystyna Hayovyshyn stated that Ukraine is ready to work constructively on the peace plan, the draft of which was received from the American side, but outlined clear and unbreakable “red lines” related to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Khrystyna Hayovyshyn. Broadcast screenshot Source: broadcasting meeting of the UN Security Council
Details: During her speech, Hayovyshyn noted that since the beginning of the year, Ukraine supports proposals aimed at ending the war, and remains open to cooperation with the United States, Europe and partners from around the world. The diplomat emphasized that the desire for peace was Ukraine’s position from the first days of the full-scale invasion, but every Russian missile is evidence that Moscow chooses escalation rather than dialogue.
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At the same time, the representative of Ukraine clearly outlined the main “red lines”.
Direct speech: “First of all, although Ukraine is ready for constructive negotiations to end the war, including at the level of leaders, our red lines are clear and unbreakable.
We will never recognize – neither officially nor in any other way – the territory of Ukraine temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation as Russian.
Our land is not for sale. Ukraine will not agree to any restrictions on its right to self-defense or the number and capabilities of our Armed Forces.
Nor will we tolerate any encroachment on our sovereignty, including our sovereign right to choose the alliances we seek to join.
In any real peace process, the fundamental principle must be observed: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, nothing about Europe without Europe.
And let me be just as clear: We will not reward the genocidal drive behind Russian aggression by undermining our identity, including our language.
In any real peace process, the fundamental principle must be observed: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, nothing about Europe without Europe.
We will not reward the genocidal aspirations that underlie Russian aggression by undermining our identity, including our language.”
Details: In addition, the deputy head of state stressed that for peace it is necessary to strengthen support for Ukraine, both financial and military.
“Strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities is not an escalation – it is the only way to force Russia to constructively participate in international peacekeeping efforts,” she emphasized.
Direct speech: “The Kremlin regime will not stop unless it is stopped by unwavering and concerted pressure. If we do not stop Russia now, its aggression will not be limited to Ukraine.
It will continue to export war, occupation and repression. It will carry out even more atrocities, torture and inhumane treatment of civilians and prisoners of war, spread sexual violence, abduction of children, destruction of cultural heritage and destruction of the environment.
History will be a merciless judge if Russia is ultimately rewarded for its war of aggression rather than held accountable.”
Details: At the end of her speech, Hayovyshyn repeated Ukraine’s appeal to the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, which, according to her, is a necessary prerequisite for starting constructive negotiations and creating space for diplomacy.
Prehistory:
- The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, officially received from the American side the draft plan, and agreed to discuss it.
- Information about the new US “peace plan” appeared in a number of American mass media on November 19.
- These publications mentioned what the plan entails the transfer of all of Donbas to Russia, also, Ukraine should limit its arsenal of weapons, cut the army in half and agree to Russian as the second state language.
- The EU’s chief diplomat, Kaya Callas, said that the EU welcomes efforts to end the war in Ukraine, but any such plan should involve Ukraine and Europe.