UNSC Adoption of Resolution on the situation in Ukraine

[27 February 2022]

Statement by Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti

Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations

Explanation of Vote

• It is regrettable that the situation in Ukraine has worsened further since the Council last convened on this matter.

• We reiterate our call for immediate cessation of violence and an end to all hostilities.

• There is no other choice but to return back to the path of diplomacy and dialogue.

• Our Prime Minister has advocated this strongly in his recent conversations with the leadership of the Russian Federation and Ukraine. In this regard, we welcome today’s announcement by both sides to hold talks at the Belarus border.

• The global order is anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states. We are all agreed on these principles.

• We continue to be deeply concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals, including a large number of Indian students, who are still stranded in Ukraine.

• Our evacuation efforts have been adversely impacted by the complex and uncertain situation at the border crossings. It is important to maintain an uninterrupted and predictable movement of people. It is an urgent humanitarian necessity that must be immediately addressed.

• Taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances, we have decided to ABSTAIN.

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