Ukraine’s representative to the UN: We hope that the peace summit will take place

Ambassador Filipenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Office (UN) at Geneva, conducted assessments at the Association of Members of the Press Accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNACA), which he attended at the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Recalling that a year has passed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Filipenko stated that Russia has violated the basic norms and principles of international law for a year.

“For a year Ukraine has been defending itself, and at the same time the entire democratic world, against Russia,” Filipenko said. saying.

Noting that the Kremlin thought that this war would end in a very short time and that Ukraine would be defeated, Filipenko said that this is not what they thought, that the Ukrainians not only stopped the Russian occupation, but also liberated many Russian-occupied regions. fighting successfully for months. Filipenko stated that the Ukrainians have suffered a lot in the past year.

Emphasizing that the lives of millions in the country have been completely changed, Filipenko noted that the struggle of the people at the front is appreciated.

Filipenko thanked all countries that sided with Ukraine and imposed sanctions on Russia in this process, saying: “Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is not only against Ukraine, but against all democracies and UN member states. We wish this year to be a year of peace and victory for Ukraine.” he said.

“WE HOPE THAT SUCH A ‘PEACE SUMMIT’ WILL TAKE PLACE”

AA correspondent Filipenko said: “A few months ago, the Ukrainian authorities said they wanted a ‘peace summit’ under the mediation of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. What is the latest situation in this regard? Can such a step be taken in the near future?” “We hope that such a ‘peace summit’ will take place. We are trying to create the necessary conditions for this summit to take place. Yesterday, the UN General Assembly (UNSC) adopted the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from the territory of Ukraine ‘without reservations, conditions and immediately’. It has been one of the most important steps that have been taken in this direction.” gave the answer.

Expressing his gratitude to the government of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish people for their efforts to find solutions to difficult problems, Filipenko said: “Turkey is making efforts not only in Ukraine, but also on other issues. Turkey’s participation in the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement and other issues is highly appreciated. Especially when Turkey is experiencing indescribable pain like an earthquake.” he used his statements. (AA)