long live the united nations. we are now in the seventy's 6th year of the existence of the united nations. it is to remind ourselves that leave founded the united nations to maintain international peace and security. and to that end, to tech, effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to piece and to bring about by peaceful means and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law. just months or settlements of international disputes or situations. yesterday a rear window of opportunity opened up for dialogue as reconvene. here in the general assembly. negotiate soon brought negotiators from both sides are holding talks in belarus. use of was a real form. we pray that these talks really calm down temples and pear. where to piece, excellency is the colleagues the general assembly, which is $193.00 member states, represents the collective conscience of humanity. the strength of this assembly is rooted in its moral authority that has demonstrated that moral courage. and

long live the united nations. we are in the 76 year of the united nations. we founded the united nations to maintain international peace and security. to take collective measures on threats to peace and to bring about, by piece, in conformity. yesterday, an opportunity opened up for dialogue. negotiation -- negotiators from all sides. we pray that these talks will calm down tempers and pave a way to peace. the general assembly represents the collective functions of humanity, the strength of the assembly. to give peace a chance. let peace prevail. i think you. -- thank you. i now give the floor to agree terry general of the united nations, his excellency andre gutierrez. >> mr. president of the general assembly, excellencies, the fighting ukraine must stop. it is raging across the country from air, land and sea. it must stop now. russian missiles and their bombardments have been bombing ukrainian cities day and night. the capital, kyiv, is encircled on all sides. residents are being forced to seek safety in their own homes, in bomb shelters and subways. ukrai

in russia called the united nations security council. and with a strong allegation that ukraine is carrying out a genocide in the separatist areas, you asked on the other hand believing that the russian side uses the un as an instrument for a fake narrative, again, as a pretext for war. and so it is at this time looking very difficult uh for diplomacy. of course, the u. s. is still following that path and believes that this is how to reach success this year and all of her before i let you go a final question. i am told that to ahead of the un no secret un security council meeting. there was a protest going on outside the united nations. what can you tell us about that? yeah, so new york is the home of the largest ukranian diaspora in the united states. so there are some 80000 ukranian americans living here. and a lot of people gathered here earlier today, 2 approaches, of course, against the policies of a russian president vladimir putin. they believe he's a warmongers. so very upset and afraid voices. i've heard there when i spoke to pe

the united nations had a purpose. the additional bravery of the protesters in russia is not in vain. let us do everything we can to help the people of ukraine as i stand up for themselves for their sovereign country and their children. thank you. >> to the -- to albania. >> formally, it is purely -- it's significant is significant proportions. then try to lock the when at a time when we need it most. not anymore. those fine lines open the big door were the world [indiscernible] an unprovoked and unjustified pure attack of aggression. the unc session is not condoning the provoked war. is -- and is about upholding the u.n. charter. they want to listen to the world and here. russia must be stopped in its attempt to break international rules and to replace it from its role. all member states, especially like-minded, which come to take the majority of the u.n., we must remember that international law rules the u.n. charter and they are the best friends, best army. it is the best insurance. russia's actions undermined them

nations or the united nations 193 members. i think so that's good. it's a, it's certainly not, not, not a majority yet. certainly but, but they're getting that's been rising, rising very slowly of over the last few hours, i guess as always there, we have to look at the word and remember, this was almost actually a bit of a disaster for the us because the original resolution was far more forceful at invoking, invite writing, invoking chapter 7, which would have been much will coercive at, in his demands of russia. in the, in the end though, we think it, we believe that the resolution was more of a quote more of a call for dialogue. and for that resolution of conflict, and that's where we are now without it because it didn't pass anyway. so now that moves to the un general assembly, we think it's at the us with us on baset of the security council suggested she had i did. in fact, i understand that the u. s. ambassador and to the united nations lindy thomas wingfield is about to speak. we're going to be listening and thank you fo

-- the united nations secretary-general. in accordance with rule 39 of the council provisional rules of procedure i invite rosemary and the secretary-general to participate in the meeting. the security council will begin its consideration of item two of the agenda. i wish to warmly welcome the secretary-general and give him the floor. >> thank you very much, mr. president. mr. president, excellencies, i want to reaffirm what i expressed this morning in the meeting at the general assembly. of course it wouldn't make any sense to bother you reading again the same text that i'm sure you are all aware of. in between meetings today, a number of events took place and with your permission, mr. president, i would like to ask ms. rosemary dicarlo to brief you on the events. simultaneously, today was full of rumors and indications that an offensive against ukraine was imminent. in the recent past, there were several situations with similar dedications, similar rumors. and i never believed in them, convinced that nothing serious would

nations addressed to the presidents of the unit -- secured counsel. the agenda is adopted. in accordance with rule 37 of the councils provisional rules of procedure, i invite the representative of germany and ukraine to attend this meeting. it is so decided. in accordance with rule 39 of the councils provisional rules and procedure, i provide political and peace building affairs to put dissipate in this meeting. this is so decided. security council will now begin its consideration of item two of the agenda. i now give the floor. >> mr. president, it is with great concern that i believe -- brief the council this evening on the unfolding situation in and around ukraine. in his statement today, the secretary-general was clear. the secretary-general considers the decision of the russian federation to recognize the independence of certain areas of the regions to be a violation of the integrity and sovereignty of ukraine. an inconsistent with the principles of the charters of the united nations. we very much regret this decision. it risks having global and

today, the entire membership of the united nations is under attack. under attack by the country that occupies the membership of the security council in 1991 by passing the u.n. charter. the country that occupies parts of the territory of georgia 2008. the country that occupied parts of ukraine 2014. as stated by the president of ukraine, following the urgent meeting of the national security and defense counsel of ukraine, the international recognized borders of ukraine have been and will remain unchangeable. regardless of any statements and actions of the russian federation. ukraine unequivocally qualifies the recent actions as a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine. the political leadership of the russian federation shall be at full responsibility for the outcomes of the decisions taken. recognition of the occupied parts of those regions of ukraine may be considered as unilateral withdrawal by washer -- russia of the minsk agreement. while it disregards the decisions in the framework of normandy. this step undermines peaceful

and we often hear this of the united nations. what is the united nations actually for? and i think you're getting that underlying message from the various speakers from the president of the general assembly downwards to that. but if, if this isn't the time when the general assembly should act, than when should it act? because theoretically, the united nations is the guardian off the, the rules based order is supposed to maintain international peace and security is supposed to facilitate the settlements of dispute. so the speech that apple, as we have, the european union represents of that, saying that we need to wait the generals of it needs to act and we have seen a draft resolution that's been presented at the wedding will change, no doubt at which is very, is very strongly worded condemning russian actions in ukraine, calling for an unconditional withdrawal russian. russian forces. we expect that to be voted on. in the coming days. it just does. it might help the viewers to tone sounded where what we're expecting is $23.00 our sessions each day. from 15 gmc to 18 g m

we are wedded to the principles underpinning the united nations. we champion international order that is fair, a rules-based order. for this reason, today we condemn the war against a member of the united nations. a country joins its -- our country joins its voice among all those who today will condemn a war with the ardent hope that we will reaffirm the principles of the united nations and this will never be carried out in different ways, different areas, and the principles underpinning our position are equally upheld for all. distinguish colleagues, the international community is called upon to seize this for frank criticism, so that throughout the world, any war of choice, any more of influence among any war of hegemony, any war over resources, all wars are dehumanizing. the international stage should not be a reflection of a jungle where nations are either predators or prey. mr. president, to conclude, we wish to reiterate our call for an immediate cease-fire, for de-escalation. not to hinder accents to dutch access to humanitarian support for

the core principles of this united nations, in which we believe are under attack. in ireland, we know the importance of the rules based international order. we know the importance of respecting the voice and integrity of all countries. big or small. most fundamentally, we know the value of peace. we believe that one stays threatening and using the full force against another to get its way or to expand its territory, is no solution. arden has a deep understanding informed by our history, the dialogue under respect resolve disputes. tonight this drives our solidarity with ukraine. it is our collective responsibility. indeed, our obligation here at this table to maintain international peace and security. nothing less. that means we stand up for the sovereignty and territory integrity of every member stace of the united nations. let's be clear. the internationally recognized borders of ukraine have not changed the decision by russia to recognize as independent entities. the non government controlled areas of domestic come to hon. screeches of ukraine does not change th

rishaad: various envoys to the united nations. the ukrainian envoy they're talking a short while ago. saying that vladimir putin had in essence delivered a message of war. he had declared war. we also heard from linda thomas-greenfield there, sending the same message out. oil responds to the russian envoy suggesting that it was after years of oppression that this state of affairs had arisen. let's bring in a fellow from the asia researcher institute at the national university of singapore. thank you for joining us, as ever. wars occur when the price of going to war is higher than the price of staying peace. what is vladimir putin's endgame here? is that price higher than peace? >> [inaudible] rishaad: i'm going to repeat the question to you. at a base going to war is normally the result when the price of war is higher than the price of staying at peace. what is vladimir putin's endgame? is that endgame a higher price than staying in peace now? >> [no audio] rishaad: ok. not able to get him. a few technical problems here. we will b

united nations essentially accused the united nations of a holding it to a double standard. as you noted, he said that tom, it is in the russians view that tell the government in cave of laudermill zalinski has been oh, essentially waging war on russian speaking of residents of, of don yeske and lou hans and that to no one has been holding that government accountable for the treatment of those citizens in the eastern part of the country, and that russia had an obligation to protect a it's a fellow countrymen and women a given their ro, shared ancestry. the oz ambassador also decried efforts to try to say that what russia has been doing has not been in keeping with the un charter. this is a matter of national security. you heard mr. nancy argue all rights f i for that ross rosalyn joint life was there at said the united nations. we're going to go back now to london. matawan rachada agenesis senior political analyst said johnny, so from from the british capital. so what, so you assessment of what you heard that from the russian ambassador you know, it emphasized or on the line

an inconsistent with the principles of the charter of united nations. we very much regret this decision, which risks having regional and global repercussions. we also regret the order to deploy russian troops into eastern ukraine, reportedly on a peacekeeping mission. these developments follow the decision to order a mass evacuation of civilian residents of done yet in the hands into the russian federation. we are concerned by the escalating showing across the contact lines, reportedly leading to a number of casualties. always c e 's, special monitoring mission has recorded a total of 3231 ceasefire violations and the number's area from 18 to 20 february, 1073 cease fire violations including 926 explosions and the 100 region. and 2158. these via violations including $1100.00 explosions in done yet screech and remind we remind all involved of their responsibilities under international humanitarian law and human rights law. although the united nations is not in a position to verify the numerous claims and allegations made by various actors, we are deeply

tonight, the core principles of this united nations in which we believe are under attack. in ireland, we know the importance of the rules-based international order. we know the importance of respecting the voice and integrity of all countries big or small. most fundamentally, we know the value of peace. we believe that one state threatening and using lethal force against another to get its way, or to expand its territory, is no solution. ireland has a deep understanding informed by our history that dialogue and respect resolve disputes. tonight, is about our solidarity to ukraine. it is about our responsibility and obligation at this table to maintain international peace and security, nothing less. that means we stand up for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every member state of the united nations. let's be clear, the internationally recognized borders of ukraine have not changed. the decision by russia to recognize as independent entities the nongovernment controlled areas of donetsk and luhansk does not change those borders one iota. they did not change in 20

one important facet of our participation in the united nations is our commitment to the united nations charter and the body of international law that the u.n. seeks to uphold, including on the rights of migrants. i, along with many of my colleagues, have been alarmed by the biden administration's title 42 order which expels individuals at the southern border. the u.n. high commissioner for refugees says this policy is inconsistent with international norms and may constitute refinement. the former counsel to the state department has affirmed these concerns, saying the title 42 policy "continues to violate our legal obligation to not expel or return individuals who fear persecution, death, or torture." and violates the refugee convention, a foundational treaty for the u.s. work on refugees. he called these deportations "illegal and inhumane." while this is a cdc order, the state department is responsible for ensuring the u.s. policy adheres to our treaty commitments, including the united nations charter. has the state department made an assessment of the legality of the title 42 policy u

united national. those are the main highlights. we've got our team of correspondence covering this from all the angles rustling. jordan is standing by at the un dominey cane is life in berlin. forced to talk about the e. u. preparing to announce a range of sanctions against russia and bernard smith is life force. in moscow, let's go 1st to bernard in moscow. so, but ukraine, ukrainian president calling us for more sanctions against russia, with support from neighboring countries. how is this expected to unfold in russia? we're glad amy fusion has spent many years trying to insulate the russian economy or perhaps diversify it. di dollar eyes it to make it more able to withstand sanctions. and we know the rushes at central bank has built up a reserve of $631000000000.00 in cash and extreme out of money. a 3rd of the back of the economy. economic outputs of russia and the 4th largest reserves in the world. and while i put a dollar value on that, only 16 percent of that amount of money is actually in dollars. the rest is held in euro's

ambassador to the united nations is speaking right now to the united nations security council. let's listen to some of that for the outcomes of the decision to invade. recognition of the occupied parts of the dumbas region of ukraine may be considered as unilateral -- by russia by the minsk agreement. disregard of the decisions taken in the framework of normandy 4. this snap undermines peaceful efforts and ruins the existing negotiating frameworks. by the decisions adopted today, and those that may be adopted tomorrow, russia legalizes the presence of its troops, which have actually been in the occupied areas of donbass since 2014. a country that has fueled the war for eight years is not able to maintain peace as it claims. what will happen next? . we want peace, and we are insistent in our actions. today the ministry of foreign affairs of ukraine has sent a request on the basis of the budapest memorandum to the guarantors of ukraine demanding immediate consultations. the meeting of the un security counter and the special meeting of the oh ac -- >> joining us now is timothy san

this is a great day for ukraine and for the principles of the united nations. we and our partners have been clear that there will be consequences for russia's actions. we fully support the united states' call for u.n. security council resolution. this council must do all it can to stop the war and uphold the charter. thank you. >> i think representative of the united kingdom and now give the floor to the representative of albania who also wished to make , a further statement. >> dear colleagues. we could not end this meeting with what we have feared and anticipated is happening. explosions are reported in kyiv and several of the cities in ukraine. tanks are in. as we speak, russia is -- its -- is implementing its plan in attacking a neighbor to whom it decided to deny existence, freedom, land, dignity and life. we call on all of the members of the united nations to rally in support of ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. to stand with ukraine and its people, to condemn fully this aggression, to stand for peace, rules, international law and whatever

united nations is regular to support such efforts. if the president's war is not the answer, it is thus human suffering says, 1st destruction, and then immense. this systems destruction, and then immense distraction from the real challenges facing humanity. the climate crisis and biodiversity loss vitally need. the social economic recovery from the pandemic healing the divides of race and gender, and so many of the pressing 21st century challenges humanity can not afford to be locked in the mindset that the edges up the words, the past centuries. we need to look forward as united nations to overcome the scores of wash when to focus on solving problems, not making them worse. in cities around the world, people are taking to the streets and lemon, demanding an end to war. people in ukraine wants and needs peace, and i believe people in the russian federation due to we need peace. now. thank you . that was un secretary general antonia good terrorist speaking at this emergency session of the general assembly and to talk more about this se

but it also calls into the very existence and purpose of the united nations itself. this is a body that was created in of the a wake of world war 2 to prevent future wars and catastrophes from happening. and she said, this is a moment where the u. n. community needs to stand up and to hold russia fully accountable for its aggressions. on eastern ukraine's residence ross nicely that rosalind jordan a lie for us at the united nations. now on the ground, ukraine is preparing to impose a nationwide state of emergency president water damage. the landscape is cold up reserve us age 18 to 60, and he's called on the world to impose what he calls swift and robust sanctions on russia, who, speaking during a joint declaration with leaders from lithuania and poland smokers. and we are unanimous in the assessment of this crime of the russian federation. this is yet another active aggression against ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. the military presence of the russian federation in the occupied territory of don bess had been hiding behind separatist uniforms. an

united nations cannot verify— ukraine. united nations cannot verify of— ukraine. united nations cannot verify of these reports but if these — verify of these reports but if these developments were confirmed, they would greatly add -- — confirmed, they would greatly add —— aggravate an already dangerous situation. the ukrainian authorities are also reporting _ ukrainian authorities are also reporting a new, large—scale cyber— reporting a new, large—scale cyber attack targeting civil, state — cyber attack targeting civil, state and financial institutions. mr president, president zelensky earlier this evening — president zelensky earlier this evening called for continued diplomacy. separately, president putin also spoke about— president putin also spoke about his continued readiness to engage in dialogue. we encourage such efforts, even at this late — encourage such efforts, even at this late hour. un staff remain on the — this late hour. un staff remain on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance to the people — humanitarian assistance

. -- of the united nations. let's be clear, the internationally recognized borders of ukraine have not changed. the decision by russia to recognize the nongovernment-controlled areas of donetsk and areas of ukraine does not change those borders one iota. it did not change in 2014 and they have not changed this week. we urge the russian federation to reverse this decision immediately. we urge the russian federation to refrain from further unilateral actions which can only serve to further deepen this crisis. tonight the path for diplomacy, the path for dialogue that we have called on for so long is perilously narrow. the principles have already been breeched. they now risk being further violated. this is the time to show courage, the courage and the time now to pull back from the precipice. the time to return to dialogue and homes. the use of military aggression has no place in our modern world. have we learned absolutely nothing from our history? these united nations rose from the ashes of two world wars. the se

so we urge all members of the united nations to use their voice to morrow, to call for the immediate withdrawal of more russian forces from ukraine and, and this war. thank you. but she was the thank you, i now get the fire therapist had to do with india. mister president. it is regrettable that the situation in ukraine has worse and further since the counsel last convened on this matter, video to date, a call for immediate session of violence and an end all hostilities. that is no other choice, but to return back to the part of diplomacy and dialogue. our prime minister has advocated this strongly in his reason conversations with the leadership of the russian federation and ukraine. in this regard, we welcome today's announcement by both sides to hold docks at the bellows border. the global order is anchored on international law, un charter, and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states. we are all agreed on these principles. we continued to be deeply concerned about the safety and security of indian nationals, including a large number of indian students who ar

and for the principles of the united nations. we and our partners have been clear that there will be consequences for russia's actions. we fully support the united states call for un security council resolution. this council must do all it can to stop the war and uphold the charter. thank you. would interesting, i think representative united kingdom and now i'll give the flow to the representative of albania here. also wish to make a fair statement. your colleagues, we could not in this meeting that what we had feared and anticipated since days is happening. explosions are reported in care of and in several of the cities in ukraine. mosques are finally down, and tanks are in as we speak. russia is implementing its plan and attacking a neighbor to whom it has decided to deny existence, freedom, the land, dignity, and life. we call on all the members of the united nations, the rel, in support of ukraine sovereignty. and they told integrity to stand with the crane and its people, the condemned firmly and unequivocally this aggressio

joined this united nations as it but i feel a member. we do not support any actions that violate king sovereignty political independence and to return integrity. by our principles, ghana does not recognize any entity outside of the clear arrangements that have been established by the chatter. and the principles of international law. for the recognition of states. as an international community, we have food back for many dangerous scenarios. when logic and reason have prevailed and on this occasion we rear cool. the voice of the coalition of peace were restrained by all parties. while the sound of war may be loud and may be loud, the voice of peace runs deeper. we add restraint on all unsettled but accepted situations across the globe. and remind member states of the need to protect the collective secreted mechanism. which requires that herrings to the core principles of the charter and international law. the true test of greatness lies not in one's ability to use power, but in the capacity to constrain its use. when that would be an obvi

that the united nations has a purpose. that the additional bravery of the protesters in russia is not in vain. let us do everything, everything we can to help the people of ukraine as they stand up for themselves, for their sovereign country, and for their children. thank you. >> i now give the floor to the representative of albania. >> dear car leaks -- colleagues. formally, this dashes a purely procedural. it's significance is of historic proportions. last friday, -- tried to lock the u.n. at the time we needed it most. not anymore. those five lines of the text we just adopted open the big doors of the place where the world meets. the u.n. general assembly, to speak out and condemn an unprovoked and unjustified pure act of aggression. the you nga session is all about preventing unprovoked war, bout upholding the u.n. charter, sending a clear and strong message of what is acceptable and what is not. including to russian citizens who need to listen to the world and here it. russia must stop its attempt to break internation

many of the impactsf global warming are irreversib, according to the united nations. the intergovernmental panel on climate change says humans in nature are being pushed beyond their abilities to adapt. as the russian bombardment of ukraine continues, the united nations is saying more thahalf a million people have moved to safety beyond ukraine's borders. many are traveling to poland. our special correspondent reports on the growing crisis. >> to the edge of desperation and beyond. , innate will during crisis. the women and the children of ukraine fleeing their country. you will not be allowed, the policeman shouts, to the men of the stairwell. women and children only. [shouting] >>>> tempers fray. back-and-forth go the arguments and please. [indiscernible arguing] >> the police move to help those allowed to board. the women and children are being pulled from the crowd on the stairs so that they can board the train. the police again are outnumbered but they are doing their best. i have seen them go to the crowds to try to calm people but it is very difficult, given th

now we can save ukraine, save the united nations, save democracy and defend the values we believe in. and that ukrainian sa farthing for and being with their lifes, chef on an emotional plane for help there from the ukranian ambassador to the united nations. will we see the international community standing united against the aggressor? ah, chances are that there will be so i think this is a, this is of course really strong or terminology and strong words from the increase in the message to the u. n. n. a. or of course, he's right, this has all of this, or the root russian aggression against the ukraine. a sending troops and bombarding big cities in, in the ukraine is cetera, has an impact on, on, on the world community, on the un. sure. the u. n. will not be the when general assembly will not be able to do anything on a but voting on a resolution to stop what's happening right now. but um, it is the non aligned world which is actually addressed here. the western world is pretty much unified against russia and against the aggression. so they're standing with ukraine, the none aligned w

nations to raise their hand to confirm that russia was admitted to the united nations. according to the charter, police gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, please raise your hand if your country voted in the formal session for the general assembly in reply to the letter by president yeltsin, dated december 24, 1991. when he told the united nations that russia would like to be a continued or state of the demise to soviet union. any one shall i put ban glasses. if my vision fails me, and i don't see any hand raised any country, any one voted for rational membership. i leave you with that and think about it. when you listen to the russian delegates by thank the distinguished represent area of ukraine. that was quite an emotional plea there for international support for the ukrainian people wasn't at. he drew parallels to world war 2 compared to to hitler. what did you make of this? and yeah, i mean, it was a powerful address. i think he had, of course, would not in the chamber, but you could really tell the atmosphere of the chamber was, was, was absolutely hushed as, as he s

one way or the other was certainly the power of the united nations. there is quite limited because don't forget that it was shaped by and after the 2nd world war and it needs a resolution really to move forward. and only this, the united nations security council can reach a binding resolution. here today was the meeting of the general assembly. and then the next problem is, of course, that russia is part of that conflict. and russia is not only cheering the security council, but it also holds a v to ride. china also holds a v to ride, which is more a little bit more ambivalent and that conflict. but critics have been saying that the u. n. and especially in this conflict here, is more of a toothless tiger. what does the ukraine want from the u. n? well, it would ideally want a resolution, but if not, then at least bring that topic to the world stage. and that's what we've seen here today. ukrainian foreign minister collaborate the united nations warned of an end of the international order as we know it. and then in the united nation security, secretary

there is nothing in the charter of the united nations about ambiguity. as a sneaky way to get into the organization. so when i was coming here an hour ago or so, i was intended to ask the russian ambassador to confirm on the record that the russian troops will not start firing at ukrainians today and go have with their defensive. it became useless 48 minutes ago. because about 48 minutes ago your president declared a war on ukraine. so now i would like to ask the ambassador of the russian federation to save hold the records that at this very movement -- moment, your troops shall not embalm ukrainian city and severe that your troops do not move into territory of ukraine. we can make a vote to let you go out and call him. if you're not in a position to give the summit a counsel, the -- relinquish the responsibilities of the president. but responsibilities over our members of the security council. remember, that is respected of the charger -- charter. also all necessary decisions to stop the war. it is too late to speak about de-escalation, too late. the ru

united nations, the entire international system are being tested, and the must bus, this, dest. thank you. the, the letter you wrote. oh, thank you very much, mr. secretary general. i'm the russian parliament today. ah, authorized i action outside the country by the military. ah, it doesn't seem like anything that anybody says or any diplomatic efforts are going to avoid any escalation and future invasions in ukraine. you've appealed before, so have a lot of other people. what else can be done to really stop this? no bloodshed in europe. as i says, these is high time for the escalation. these is high time to return to dialogue and negotiation. i think the present crisis will be in the end, terribly that, to the mental boast to the ukraine, and to the russian federation. captain thank you very much, mr. secretary general, a russian president stated that the actions that keith is conducting against donnie asking the low ganske are literally gina side. do you share this assessment? and the 2nd question, please are. some former ukranian officials are, were mentioning the possibility

it underlines the united _ donetsk. it underlines the united nations itself. the un should — united nations itself. the un should not share the fate of the league of nations. the secretary general also made clear— secretary general also made clear his _ secretary general also made clear his concern about the perversion of the concept of peacekeeping. troops entering the territory of another country _ the territory of another country without its consent are not impartial peacekeepers. nor are they— not impartial peacekeepers. nor are they peacekeepers at all, as he — are they peacekeepers at all, as he pointed out. they are called — as he pointed out. they are called invaders. yet we know today— called invaders. yet we know today that these persistent calls — today that these persistent calls for the respect of international law, diplomacy and dialogue continue to be unheeded. we underline that the russian — unheeded. we underline that the russian federation use of force against — russian federation use of force against ukraine is completely u

nations, a sovereign member of the united nations. in fact, you may not know this. ukraine was one of the founding members of the united nations, even though as part of the soviet union, the soviet union got a seat, ukraine, and salaries, which are also part of so you didn't got a seat the very start of the united nation. so in fact, the soviet union, in the general assembly had 3 seats. well, when ukraine, goddess independence, it became an independent sovereign nation. and you just look at the un charter article to it says, any threat against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of a member that is a breach of the charter and what's different from 2014, when a putin took crimea, then the us was a little hazy and his comments, the secretary general, that donkey moon about that he said people need to respect the charter. this time the current section on tenure terrace has come out and said that what's happened in the last 24 hours is a direct violation over that chart. so now you may wonder why that matches. well, i think the word

the united nations is was very important in the korean war because in in theory, it was the united nations that waged war to fight to fight communism and and supports and support democracy. not the united states and by the people and for the people a familiar phrase and the idea of enslavement and and a system that makes people tools of the state. well, this is obviously important because here you are trading as a free person. setting the markets deciding whether two of card one is worth three is worth one of card 48 and you are free to to make your deck and i pray that they may be delivered from oppression. in other words. it's not the lead. it's not the people of the soviet union who are bad or evil it's the leaders. and again, this is the entire theme of containment if you understand the russian people and you understand the culture, you'll understand that this is a bad system. the people will will rebel if you just contain them. so this is all just in this one. you haven't even opened the box at this point the topics that i go through that i noticed on on the cards obviously korea othe

obviously, also, the structure of the united nations has been criticized over the last years. and which of course is shaped by the world war to order so many see it as quite our data. they have been reformed plans they have not been implemented. and of course, that leads to the situation that critics also called the united nations in the current situation, at least, which involves a country that has veto rides as a toothless tiger. right. and so what does ukraine want from the un? well they would of course like to see a resolution clearly and if not, then at least putting their topic on the world stage. and that is the realistic expectation here. ukrainian foreign minister certainly like today, being on the same page with the secretary general of the united nations gutierrez, when he said, and warned really the world of devastating, potentially devastating global consequences of a full scale invasion of ukraine that would lead to millions of refugees and quote unquote scale and severity of need unseen in many years. so deborah, definitely a grim picture that the secretary gene

. >> madam president, the united nations is following ongoing of the peace and departure -- the united states, members of the north atlantic treaty association, and the organization for the security and cooperation in europe. we hope and outcome of these talks will strengthen peace and security in europe, including for ukraine. we were rain concerned that even as these efforts continue, tensions keep escalating in a military buildup is in the heart of europe. it is reported that over 100,000 troops and heavy weaponry for the federation are in a position on the border with ukraine. unspecified numbers of russian troops and weaponry are also reported being deployed to delacruz, ahead of joint military exercises in february on the borders of ukraine, poland and the baltic states. the secretary-general has made clear there will be no alternative to deal with the conflicts, long-standing can -- long-standing security concerns and threats that have been raised. he has expressed his strong belief there should not be any military intervention in this context and diplomacy should prevail. he ha