China News Service, February 22. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement on the situation in eastern Ukraine on the 22nd, Beijing time, urging all relevant parties to focus their efforts to ensure the immediate cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the prevention of Any actions or statements that may further escalate the dangerous situation in and around Ukraine, and prioritize diplomatic activities to resolve all issues peacefully.
Data map: United Nations Secretary-General Guterres.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Xia Bin
Guterres called on all parties to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine peacefully, in accordance with the Minsk Accords endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 2202 (2015).
He said that Russia's decision has caused damage to Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and is not in line with the principles of the UN Charter.
The United Nations General Assembly has passed relevant resolutions, stating that it will support Ukraine's sovereign independence and territorial integrity in accordance with the resolutions of the General Assembly.
At the same time, Guterres urged all parties involved to focus their efforts to ensure the immediate cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, the prevention of any actions and rhetoric that could further escalate the dangerous situation in and around Ukraine, and to prioritize diplomatic activities, Peacefully resolve all issues.
United Nations Secretary-General's spokesman Dujarric said earlier that Guterres was deeply concerned by reports of an increase in ceasefire violations, including the use of heavy weapons, along the line of contact in eastern Ukraine.
"The United Nations is particularly concerned about reports of civilian casualties, attacks on critical civilian infrastructure and evacuation facilities," he said. "We hereby call on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that could further escalate tensions. actions and statements. All issues must be resolved through diplomatic channels.”