The United Nations Security Council met extraordinarily to discuss the situation in Ukraine, at the request of Greece, Slovenia, Denmark, the UK Vassiliou and France due to recent mass Russian attacks that caused significant casualties between civilians.
The Assoc. UN Secretary -General for Political and Political Affairs, Rosemary Dicarlo, said, among other things, that instead of progressing for peace, there was an increase in mass Russian attacks throughout Ukraine, with the largest attack with drones on May 26th.
“The longer the war lasts, the more its regional and global impacts will be felt and the harder it will be to find a peaceful solution.” he said.
She recalled the adoption of the Security Council resolution 2774 in February – the first after Russia’s full -scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which triggered a sense of optimism for a diplomatic solution.
This, he stressed, has since been replaced by a feeling of international frustration – and more suffering in Ukraine after increasing attacks. “The hope that the places will be able to sit down and negotiate is still alive, but barely,” Ms Dikarlo warned.
‘Every delay costs lives’
OCHA’s Director of the Department of Funding and Partnerships and Partnerships, Lisa Dowen stressed that there is no respite for civilians in Ukraine, with over 200 confirmed attacks on medical facilities in 2025 and more than 3.7 million displaced.
It is estimated that 1.5 million civilians in Russian -occupied areas remain largely cut off from humanitarian aid. “Despite the escalating challenges, humanitarian organizations – many of which are local NGOs – continue to deliver food, water, hygiene and protection kit”he said.
However, he underlined, only a quarter of the $ 2.6 billion required for the 2025 humanitarian response plan has been funded, with humanitarian workers struggling to meet the growing needs.
“Every delay costs lives. Every dollar helps us get to the next family who receives fire, train the next child who stays out of school, help evacuate people with disabilities and keep water in the frontline communities, “he said.
Greece’s position
Greece’s permanent representative, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris reiterated the condemnation of the latest attacks by the UN Secretary -General and was drawn up by the overwhelming majority of UN members demanding the cessation of hostilities and returning to peace.
It praised the UN’s multifaceted support for civilians, and in particular the children, as well as the efforts and courage of humanitarian aid workers, who have recently suffered increased losses and regretted the lack of progress during its recent peacekeeping efforts.
He also reiterated that the complete, immediate and overall ceasefire should remain the first priority in the course of a fair, total and lasting peace, according to the UN Charter and International Law.
Tangible results asked Ukraine
Ukraine has called for conversations that “will produce tangible results”. UN -UN -Monimious Moronic Representative to the UN, Christina Hayovisin, said the international community should increase pressure on Russia, including through sanctions, to end the “diplomatic impasse” for which Russia directly accuses.
“Ukraine did not start this war, nor do we want its continuation,” Mrs Hagovisin said. He noted that President Volodimir Zelenski remains willing to meet President Vladimir Putin at all times for direct conversations, but that the Russian president has not become available -including his non -presence in the negotiations in Turkey.
“We are not afraid of conversations. We are in favor of constructive talks, “he said. Mrs Hagovisin also said that the “only positive outcome” of the meeting in Turkey was the agreement of both Russia and Ukraine to release from 1,000 prisoners of war each.
Russia’s response
Russia, for its part, has accused the Ukrainian government of trying to “deceive and mislead” President Donald Trump in order to remove the US from its central role in negotiating mediation.
Russian permanent representative Ambassador Vasili Nebenzia said that “it is becoming more and more difficult for London, Paris and Berlin to inflate the” bubble “of propaganda, since it is now obvious that what they have in Ukraine is nothing but a dictatorship.
Concerning the allegations that Russia is targeting civilians in Ukraine, he argued that losses are the result of Ukrainian air defense systems that “were placed near residential buildings and public infrastructure in violation of basic international humanitarian law”.
He noted that the real targets of Russian raids are military-industrial installations, citing the destruction of ammunition warehouses and other weapons installations in various areas of Ukraine.
Hard placement by the US
Sanctions for Russia are still “on the table” if it makes the “wrong decision” to continue the catastrophic war against Ukraine, Ank said. Permanent representative of the United States, John Kelley.
“President Trump has emphasized from the beginning that this war was a strategic mistake and should never have happened- time is not on the side of those who will prolong him,” Mr Kelley said.
The United States also condemned Russia’s decision to launch a number of records of large range and unmanned aircraft against civilian and political infrastructure in Ukraine last weekend.
Mr Kelley noted that if Russia makes the “wrong decision to continue this catastrophic war”, the United States may be forced to end their negotiating efforts.
“To be clear, this way we will not abandon our principles or our friends. On the contrary, we would recognize Russia’s refusal to work with us for a desirable result, “Mr Keley said.
Mr Kelley also referred to President Trump’s conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 21, saying that the US awaits the terms of a Russian ceasefire proposal.
“We will judge Russia’s seriousness to end the war not only by the content of the terms, but mainly by Russia’s actions,” he added.
On Friday, May 30, a second meeting of the Security Council will be held at the initiative of Russia, which will reportedly focus on European actions that – in Moscow – hinder the peace process.
SOURCE: RES-EIA
