China News Service, February 22 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, after Russia announced that it recognized the "independence" of the two eastern regions of Ukraine, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine on the evening of the 21st.

Representatives from many countries have called for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the dispute to avoid a large-scale conflict in Ukraine.

　　UN Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo gave an update on the situation in Ukraine at an emergency meeting, reaffirming the UN's recognition of Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.

　　"The coming hours and days will be critical. The risk of a major conflict is real and needs to be avoided at all costs," DiCarlo stressed. Negotiations, she said, were the only way to resolve differences between key parties. .

　　The permanent representatives of the members of the Security Council to the United Nations have expressed their views on the matter-

Ukraine

　　Ukraine is a party to the meeting and requested the Security Council to convene the emergency meeting.

Ukraine's permanent representative to the United Nations, Kislitzya, said that he asked the Security Council to pay attention to Russia's decision on the status of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine.

Kislitzya stressed that regardless of Russia's statements and actions, Ukraine's borders will always be "immutable".

　　Kislitzya said Ukraine wants peace and will continue to take action.

"Hopefully all parties can provide us with expedited support, and we are also committed to a political and diplomatic solution."

　　The Ukrainian delegation also asked the members of the Security Council to exercise their responsibilities and asked Russia to cancel its decision to "recognize the independence of the two regions of Ukraine" and return to the negotiating table.

　　When answering a question about whether Ukraine would cut diplomatic ties with Russia over this matter, the Ukrainian representative said that the Ukrainian government would make a rational decision.

Russia

　　Regarding Ukraine's accusation, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Nebenja, said that the Donetsk and Luhansk regions declared "independence" as early as 2014, and Russia has not recognized it until now. Russia has been urging the Ukrainian authorities to respect the local area. the will of the people, but Kiev refused to engage in dialogue with local representatives, nor the will to fully implement the Minsk Accords.

　　Nebenja also said that Russia is still open to a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine issue, but Western countries led by the United States have repeatedly exaggerated the situation and deployed military forces to Ukraine. blatant distortion".

China

　　Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said that under the current situation, all parties concerned must exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that may escalate tensions.

China welcomes and encourages all efforts to promote a diplomatic solution, and calls on all parties concerned to continue dialogue and consultation, and seek reasonable solutions to each other's concerns on the basis of equality and mutual respect.

　　Zhang Jun said that the development of the situation in Ukraine to the current situation is the result of a series of complex factors.

China has always decided its position according to the merits of the matter itself, and advocates that all countries resolve international disputes peacefully in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

America

　　Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said that Russia's recognition of the "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic" had torn up the Minsk Agreement.

The United States believes that Russia's move is "an excuse for further aggression."

　　Greenfield said that the United States will impose sanctions on Russia on the 22nd local time, on the grounds that Russia's actions clearly violate international law and Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

　　However, the U.S. side also stated that it "can, will and must unite in calling on Russia to withdraw its troops, return to the diplomatic negotiating table, and work for peace."

U.K

　　Barbara Woodward, Britain's permanent representative to the United Nations, said Russia's decision would affect "Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" with serious and far-reaching consequences.

　　She also said the Security Council must be united in calling on Russia to de-escalate (behavior) immediately. "Russia has brought us to the brink, and we urge Russia to step back."

France

　　France's permanent representative to the United Nations, Nicolas Rivière, said France believes that Russia needs to back up its rhetoric with actions to prepare for a dialogue on the situation in Ukraine and reconsider the recognition of the "Donetsk People's Republic" and "Luhansk People's Republic". "decision.

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