MFA welcomes resution on rights viations in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine

This is stated in an MFA commentary, Ukrinform reports.

The Ministry expressed gratitude to the international community for supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

 “The clear position of the UN General Assembly and member states in the Organization is an important step towards restoring respect for international law and hding Russia accountable for all crimes committed,” the commentary emphasized.

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The Ministry calls on all UN member states to continue exerting pressure on the aggressor state for the sake of restoring justice and lasting peace in Ukraine and the world as a whe. The return to the rule of law and respect for fundamental freedoms will contribute to strengthening Eurean and global security, and prevent the recurrence of similar crimes in the future, MFA Ukraine emphasized.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, on December 17, theUN General Assembly adted a resution “Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevast, Ukraine.”

The resution has been adted annually since 2016, each time containing new provisions and wording.