UK urge Russia to make clear it will stand down its troops

LONDON, 01 February 2022, (TON): Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and James Kariuk I am grateful to USG Di Carlo for her briefing. And I welcome the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council.

Madam President, first of all, the UN Charter defines our purpose here “to take collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace.”

Today, over 100,000 Russian troops are massed on Ukraine’s borders. They are equipped with tanks, armoured vehicles, rocket artillery, and short-range ballistic missiles.

They are supported by Russian air and maritime long-range strike capabilities. This is not a routine deployment.

Rate this item
(0 votes)
Login to post comments
Go to top