At today’s UNSC briefing on Ukraine, the Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Sekeris:
➡ condemned in the strongest terms any attacks against civilians and civilian objects and called on Russia to immediately cease targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure in Ukraine
➡ underlined that adherence to the principles of International Humanitarian Law constitutes not only a legal requirement, but also a moral imperative, and should go hand in hand with accountability for the perpetrators and justice for the victims
➡ stressed that a major step towards peace would be a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, in line with what was agreed by the US and Ukraine
➡ reiterated that the overarching goal remains a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, achieved through inclusive diplomacy, in line with the UN Charter and International Law, that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity