Ukraine's Statement at the UN: Condemning Russian Aggression and Honoring WWII Victims

Commemoration of World War II and Condemnation of Nazism

• 🕊️ On May 8th, nations honored the victims of World War II and unequivocally condemned the Nazi regime.
• ⚠️ It is remembered that for many European nations, the end of WWII did not bring freedom but led to new forms of oppression and occupation by totalitarian regimes.

Russia's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

• 🇷🇺 The Russian Federation's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is a gross violation of the UN Charter and international law.
• 💥 The consequences of Russia's aggression have been devastating for Ukraine, European stability, and global security.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine is defending itself in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and has demonstrated a willingness to pursue diplomacy for a just and lasting peace.

Reaffirmation of Ukraine's Sovereignty and International Law

• 🌍 A strong commitment is reaffirmed to Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
• 📢 The demand is reiterated for the Russian Federation to cease aggression and immediately withdraw all military forces from Ukraine.

Rejection of Historical Distortion and Appeasement

• 🎭 Russia's attempts to appropriate and exploit the memory of the victory over Nazism to justify its aggression are denounced.
• 🚫 The propagation of false narratives and disinformation is rejected, and it is stated that no country has exclusive rights to the WWII victory.
• ⚖️ There is a commitment to maintaining international peace, defending human rights, and upholding the rule of law, while rejecting appeasement to aggressors and attempts to alter borders by force.