None of us will be able to say we didn't see it coming and the consequences will be horrific which is why this

meeting is so important today already Russians Russia's war in Eastern Ukraine that killed me housing
ukrainians nearly 3 million Ukrainian half of whom are elderly people in children need food shelter and
lifesaving assistance devastating situation is it would pill in comparison to the humanitarian impact of the full
scale lion invasion Russia is currently planning in Ukraine Russian leaders have playing that Ukraine is not a real
country and question is right to self determination so let's be clear Ukraine is a un member state that recently
celebrated three decades of independence and has a proud people and a rich culture Ukraine is a sovereign
country and a sovereign people in Own Future without the Threat of force this is not just the conviction that
ukrainians whole it is a write-in fine by the UN charter a right that Russia and every other member of this
institution as free international order is not perfect but it is grounded in respect for people and countries to
govern themselves to defend themselves until associate when homemade chews all countries have a stake in
the firm and nothing could be more fundamental what would it mean for the world if former Empires had
licence to start reclaiming territory by Force this would set us down a dangerous path of course choose a
Different Class the part of the pharmacy in recent weeks the United States along with our European allies and
Partners and other nations around the globe Concern by Russia's threat to Ukraine have continued to do
everything zombie this crisis peacefully in all of these tasks are messages have been clear and consistent we
seek the path of peace with fake the path of dialogue we do not want Confrontation but we will be decisive
Swift Russia further invade Ukraine we continue to believe there is a diplomatic pass out of the price is caused
by Russia's and promote military build-up we're working to pursue the pharmacy in every possible venue but
we not succeed in an atmosphere of threat in military escalation that is why we have brought the situation
before the Security Council today the United States has been clear if this is truly about Russia's security
concerns in Europe we are offering them an opportunity concerns at the negotiating table the test the rushes
good faith in the coming days and weeks is whether they will come to that table and stay at their table until we
reach an understanding if they refuse to do so the world will know why and who is responsible fellow
members of the council and other un member states we urge you to see Nan only Russian statement but their
actions with clear eyes to evaluate the risk this presents presents not just to ukraine's border back to all of us
and to speak clearly and forcefully in favour of the path of the plumber see rather than the path of conflict
thank you madam president. – USA

Here several times that in terms of prevention the council has still a long way to go the council has been seized
many times to discuss the situation in Ukraine since the beginning of the aggression in 2014 and here we are
again today. We Express our deep concerns on the military build-up of Russian Ukraine in recent months
doesn't of Italians have been already dislocated to the Ukrainian border troops are being dispatched from
Easton to. This includes forces thanks ulterior defence systems and Ballistic missiles this troops and weaponry
work is very boring has cost a society and filming people in Ukraine and justifiably Sirius International tickling
for us in Europe. President we confirm unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Ukraine within it's internationally recognised borders 9427 years ago Ukraine received security assurances
through the Budapest memorandum where rush of the u.s. and UK collect and I quote to respect the
independence and sovereignty and the existing goddess of Ukraine in exchange for giving up its nuclear
Arsenal their commitment to SQL Security Council action to provide assistance to Ukraine should have become
a victim of an act of aggression we call on Russia and the Security Council to expressly confirm the respect of
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine president be wrong to consider the Threat of the military
Attack by Russia against Ukraine as another crisis between Russia and the west this is a challenge to the
European security order and to the hole architecture which is based on the UN charter it is an affront to the
1975 Helsinki final act and it's founded and where is the part lost on the Russian Ukrainian border are well-
known PlayBook we have seen them in Georgia and Ukraine you repeatedly since 2014 unfortunately at the
cost of thousands of Life civilian and military. Russia has used military violence as a means of achieving his
political and your political goals. President Russia is a big country and has a role to play in European and
Vulture politics important part in making the world a better place. Unfortunately is it is a country in Europe or
dictating byfletts reduce the country's or to another century of another time of the Cold War countries are and
should be free to join which organisation they want the European Union csgo for serious decision not under
the Threat of a gun. President in a potential conflict to which everyone and disappears the disastrous
consequences what can justify the loss of thousands of lies widespread destruction severe interrelations
continue tensions include clear severe consequences. Knows more about war and it's disastrous consequences
than this room therefore must be able to see beyond and other means to address issues however complex
they are or seem to be. Believes that this crisis should hopefully talks and discussion finding solutions to
negotiations was our primary Focus doing the shopping office in 2020 it remains the same now in the council
there are several mechanisms. Distillation or needed saving the grand tours in fs26 Solutions be made in good
faith and not be conducted in a climate of escalation rhetoric meetings last week in Paris was The Wright Stuff
and we hope that this. President we all should be in mind that the crisis in and around the cream has a direct
impact on the whole Europe targeted cyber attacks political interference here and there for Political gains and
a growing genocide denial and glorification on Wolverhampton Road criminals all these acts that are at that
sick disability station create tension peace and security because they are this is why we deem of pearl invest in
prevention and I hope this meeting will be part of such genuine efforts – Albania

And I'm grateful for general DiCarlo for her briefing presidents defines our purpose for the prevention and
removal of threats to the peace today over 100000 Russian troops imast on Ukraine borders they are equipped
with tanks armored vehicles rocket artillery and short-range Ballistic missiles they are supported by Russian air
and maritime long-range strike this is not a routine appointment build-up in Europe in decades in the best case
scenario of the Russian forces assembled on three sides of Ukraine is deep cleaning stabilizing in the worst
case it does preparation for a military invasion of sovereign country we are unwavering in our support for
Ukraine sovereignty independence and territorial integrity at the same time we are committed to a
constructive dialogue with Russia is genuine about finding a diplomatic solution this council has a vital interest
in this diplomatic effort because let's be clear aggression against Ukraine will be a gross breach of international
law and Russian Commitments under the charter. Conflict would result in terrible bloodshed and destabilize
the entire international community. There should be no doubt about how costly such a miscalculation would
be for Russia or how devastating it would be for the people that if Ukraine only publication is towards the
Democratic future for their country. There will be no winners only victims civilians caught in the Crossfire or
forced to flee found is grieving the loss of all fallen soldiers on both sides. In this Council oceans under the
charter but it has no plans to invade Ukraine. That it will refrain from the Threat or use of force against his
neighbour but it will not further undermined Ukraine sovereignty or territorial integrity by military or any
other means and that it will stand down as troops thank you madam president – United Kindom

Madam president the situation at ukraine's Borders is a source of deep concern for France the buildup of
considerable military capacity is along the border of a neighbouring sovereign state represents threatening
conduct it raises legitimate questions on Russia's intentions. Particularly since this country has already
infringed the Territorial integrity of Ukraine in the past. France reaffirms its full support for the Independence
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within it's internationally recognised borders. France calls on
Russia to engage in de-escalating the to abide by international law and to participate constructively in dialogue
within the framework of established international mechanisms. The priority is to work together towards a swift
de-escalation president my car has made efforts in that regard over the last few days during his trip to Berlin
and then during his telephone call with Putin. This Security Council meeting should also be in line with this
objective. France supports all efforts at dialogue within the different existing frameworks and we hope that
Europeans will be fully involved in the context of the Normandy format that brings together Germany France
Ukraine these efforts enables at the 26th of January meeting in Paris and agreement on a statement of support
for the unconditional compliance with the ceasefire and the implementation of the Minsk agreement. We will
pursue efforts in this direction at the next meeting planned to be held in short order in Berlin. Dialogue
regardless of the venue and Richard takes place must observe the fundamental principles underpinning
European security as established in the charter of the United Nations in the founding document the osce
including the Helsinki final act and the charger of Paris. These principles comprise in particular sovereign
quality and the Territorial integrity of states the inviolability of borders. The non recourse to the Threat or the
use of force and the Freedom of states to either choose or change their own security measures. They are
neither negotiable nor subject to any revision or reinterpretation notions of spheres of influence have no place
in the 21st century. If Russia does not choose the path of dialogue and respect for international law the
response will be robust and United any fresh and fringe meant of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Ukraine so we'll have massive consequences and a severe cost Europeans are working on coordinated
restrictive measures and stand ready together with their partners to react. If the part of dialogue and
cooperation is chosen the European Union stands ready to engage to develop its relations with Russia on the
basis of a United long-term and strategic approach in accordance with five guiding principles from 2016 in the
context of current threats and tensions France reaffirms its solidarity with Ukrainian people and government
without European partners we will continue to mobilise port of Ukraine particularly through support for
reforms thank you – France
Thank you madam president we have been closely following the evolving developments relating to Ukraine
including through ongoing high level security talks between the Russian Federation and the United States as
well as under the India's interest is in finding a solution that can provide for immediate distillation of tensions
taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed to securing long-term PC also
been in touch with all concerned parties through the dialogue in this context we welcome the efforts
underway including under the month agreement and the Normandy format flowing from the recently
concluded meeting in Paris under the Normandy format we also welcome the unconditional observance of the
July 2020 ceasefire Andrea formation of Minsk agreement as the basis of in particular commitment of all sides
to reduce disagreements on the way forward also welcome the agreement to meet in Berlin in two weeks the
urge all parties to continue to engage through all diplomatic to keep working towards the full implementation
of the mince package you need of the are any steps that increased tension may best be avoided by all sides in
the larger interest of securing international peace and wooden 20000 Indian students and nationals live and
study in different parts of a crane including its border areas the well-being of international is a priority to us
Adam president area today took all for the my sincere and 16 diplomatic efforts to ensure the concerns of all
sides are resolved through constructive dialogue thank you – India

a few moments ago this Council voted to adopt the agenda for this meeting to consider the situation in
Ukraine responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security to encourage the part of
dialogue and preventive diplomacy that is only way to end the tensions Bridge their differences what do unify
and Pacific position on the situation you're ok let me begin by thanking us for the briefing patient of the
representatives of Ukraine Belarus Poland and Lithuania in this meeting I've also listened carefully to the brief
images received from the secretariat as well as the statement of delegation that have spoken before me we
have pay careful attention to the perspectives of the key parties to the situation and hope that at the end of
this meeting the views of members of this cancel the closer to each other than when we first we know from
the station in cream that while there has been a buildup of Russian troops and internationally recognised
borders UK presently with international sorry children Russian Federation military build-up of the troops that's
cause for Ukraine another party is a concern about the intentions of the Builder and his perspective
implications on international princess Crete without ongoing dialogue between the Russian Federation and
Estates address primary and secondary screeder concerns that have implications on the station Ukraine as well
as the recent face-to-face dialogue between application in Ukraine under the Normandy format in Paris
contact to your house trust and remove possibilities of an accidental incident we noted concern implications of
changing economy of Ukraine and and this regard a call by the president of the painful and season of the
stronger cheese on the station just not be a time for confidence-building to facilitate the restoration of
normalcy for the people of Ukraine including madam Preston Ghana please that in conformity with the
provisions of the charter of this organisation differences between member states should only be resolved
through peaceful means and courage by the what is a radiator support for those Air Force which also take into
account the delicate nature of the station I thank you very much for your kind attention – Ghana

thank you very much madam president and thanks also 200 secretary-general to Carlow for your breathing
president opportunity for the council to address the developing situation at ukraine's Borders which has
become a matter of profound international concern let me underline at the advert that Ireland along with r is a
strong and unwavering supporter of ukraine's independence sovereignty and territorial integrity within it's
internationally recognised borders at this moment of rising tension on ukraine's Frontiers arising from Russia's
military build-up Ireland calls for calm de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomacy we call also for constructive
and return on all dialogue tracks including the Normandy format and the osce Ireland is fully committed to the
core principles and signed in the UN charter these include the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of
states we were called today that these principles were Green by all members of the United Nations moreover
European security is built on a series of essential commitments and obligations is the fundamental rights of a
sovereign and independent state to charter don't pass in the world to choose a dome and to make
arrangements for the security and defence of its territory the Helsinki final act one of the foundational
documents of the osce confirms the obligation of states and I quote to respect each other and the right of
every state to genetically equality to territorial integrity and to freedom and political independence and
dovecote subsequent agreements including the charger Paris and the charter of reason Istanbul in 1999 we
affirm the core principles and underpinning collective European security madam president earlier this month
Ireland marked 100 years of a hard one independence just as we would not accept another state determining
all foreign and security policy Ukraine similarly has the southern right to choose its own policies in this Council
we are too often faced with the terrible humanitarian consequences of violent conflict usually word diplomacy
and I like a failed force is never the answer it is not the answer now but it's diplomatic solution that reinforces
our collective security in Europe we have the institutions and the mechanisms within which to pursue this
solution let us use them absent it will be innocent civilians the author price of conflict in president that is not a
prospect any of us wish to contemplate thank you – Ireland

Thank you madam president and china opposes holding of this open meeting as requested by the United
States they permanent representative of the US to the UN in court letter to the president of the council 7 claim
that the reason why the US is asking the council to hold his open meeting was that Russia's deployment of
troops surrounded Ukrainian border post of threat to international peace and security China not align itself
with this point of view recently there having been some tensions over that usual of Ukraine and we are paying
attention to what exactly are causing detentions some countries like the United States have claimed that there
was doing the award in Ukraine Russia has repeatedly stated that it has no plans to launch and a military
action and you crying has made a car add it does not need a war and as such circumstances what is the basis
for the countries concerned to incest that there may be a war we note that the United States Ukraine and
relevant European countries. Nigel are having varying forms of diplomatic contacts with Russia the apaches
concerned should processed in seeking to resolve their differences through dialogues and negotiation. what
we urgently need no quiet diplomacy but not microphone to plumber see this is the viewpoint held by many
members of the council who have also made and relenting efforts to was this and regrettably the US did not
accept sat proposal the time when he goes out and away and concrete progress has yet to be made the
holding of such an open meeting by the council is clearly not conducive to creating a favorable environment
for dialysis patients conducive to defuse the tension. China once again cause I'm all parties concerned to
remind Khan not to do an event to aggravate tension or high-top the crisis but to properly resolve their
differences through consultations on an equal footing on the basis of fully taken into account each other's
legitimate security concerns and on the basis of mutual respect. Madame president China's position on
Ukraine is consistent to solve this issue we still need to return to the origin of implementing a new mills
agreement this agreement indoors by the Security Council in it HR2 is a binding Foundation now for Let It Go
document recognised by all parties and should really be effectively implemented China's support all there for
singing man with this direction and spirit of this agreement that all parties concerned will show their positive
willoners to implement this unions agreement resolve their differences arising from the implementation of the
agreement through consultation and promote implementation of the new minions agreement. The band in the
current pension is the product of the Cold war and NATO expansion epitomizes group politics we believe that
the security of one country cannot be achieved at the expense of the security Steel ask and regional security
be guaranteed by intensifying or even expanding military groups today and the 21st century all parties food
completely abandon the Cold War mentality and come up with a band unsustainable European security
mechanisms through negotiations and Russia's legitimate security concerns should be heated and addressed I
thank you madam president – China