Russia’s reaction at the UN: the elections have no legal basis

Miroslav Jenca, Under-Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas at the UN Political Affairs Unit, said in a statement to the UN Security Council that the Russian occupation of Ukraine is still ongoing and this situation causes great suffering. . Jenca noted that since February 2022, 9,511 people have lost their lives and 17,206 people have been injured in Ukraine.

Noting that a year has passed since Russia’s illegal annexation attempt in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson, Jenca reiterated the UN’s full commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.

“ELECTIONS WILL AWAKEN THE POSSIBILITY OF PEACE IN UKRAINE”

Noting that the news that Russia will hold “so-called elections” in these regions under its military control is alarming, Jenca said: “These elections will further weaken the possibility of peace in Ukraine.” saying.

Jenca said: “Russia, as the occupying power, must abide by the laws of Ukraine. Any election held in these areas is against international law and will be void.” He used the phrases. (AA)