India questions UN Security Council’s failure to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict
New York:
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchila Kamboi questioned the failure of the United Nations Security Council to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has lasted for more than two years.
Calling for reform of “outdated and obsolete structures” at the UN General Assembly meeting on the situation in Ukraine, Ms Kamboy said India was concerned about the situation in Ukraine and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that “this is not a War times. “
“This is not an era of war,” Prime Minister Modi said while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 2022 Shanghai Cooperation Summit in Samarkand.
“Now that the conflict has continued unabated for two years, we, the UN Committee of Member States, must pause and ask ourselves two pressing questions. First, are we close to finding an acceptable solution? If not, why? Isn’t it that the main responsibility of the United Nations system, especially its principal organ, the United Nations Security Council, is to maintain international peace and security. Why is it completely ineffective in resolving current conflicts?” Ms. Kamboy said.
“For multilateralism to work, outdated and outdated structures need to be reformed and reinvented, otherwise their credibility will forever be diminished. Unless we address this systemic flaw, we will continue to be found wanting,” she said .
India’s Permanent Envoy to the United Nations said member states must continue to focus on common goals to achieve development goals. She stressed that member states should commit to strengthening cooperation and continue efforts to get the Sustainable Development Goals back on track.
Ms Kamboy said: “I will reiterate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion that ‘this is not an era of war’. We must remain focused on our common goals to achieve our development goals and achieve The partnerships and cooperation these goals require. ”
“As we, the Member States, work to get progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals back on track, and as we work to reach an important agreement for the future, we should be committed to more cooperation, not less. It is therefore crucial It is about maintaining faith, maintaining faith in the power of dialogue and diplomacy that always reliably serve human progress,” Ms. Kamboy said.
Highlighting India’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Ms Kamboy said India has always said that escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one’s interest. She said India called for efforts for an early cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
Since the war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, India has called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict.
Ruchila Kamboy said: “India remains concerned about the situation in Ukraine. Our consistent position is that any solution cannot be at the expense of human lives. The escalation of hostilities and violence is not in anyone’s interest. We have therefore urged from the outset that every effort be made to end hostilities at an early date and to urgently return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”
She further stated, “We have said before that the global order we all abide by is based on international law, the principles of the United Nations Charter and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries. Dialogue is the most important thing.” This is the way to resolve conflicts and differences. The only way, no matter how insurmountable it may seem at the moment. “
Emphasizing the importance of engagement of all stakeholders as crucial for lasting peace, Ms. Kamboy said: “The path to peace requires us to keep all diplomatic channels open. Therefore, sincere and pragmatic engagement between all stakeholders Participation helps increase understanding and bridge the gaps between differences.” Position. The wholehearted participation and commitment of all stakeholders is essential for a stable and lasting peace. Focusing on mitigating the consequences of conflict will bring lasting benefits globally, especially for the most vulnerable societies and economies. “
She pointed out that during India’s tenure as the rotating chair of the G20, some economic pitfalls faced by developing countries have been included in the G20 agenda. She said India’s approach to the conflicts in Russia and Ukraine would continue to be people-centered. Ms. Kamboy called for the avoidance of measures that jeopardize the possibility of dialogue and negotiations.
Ms. Kamboj said, “India’s G20 Presidency ensured that some of the economic pitfalls faced by developing countries were brought to the forefront of the G20 agenda and a roadmap was agreed upon through a consensus-based approach. This also provided solutions to countries facing difficulties. Debt distress. Going forward, India’s approach to the conflict in Ukraine will continue to be people-centred.”
“We are providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbors in the southern hemisphere who are facing economic difficulties. We need to avoid taking steps that jeopardize the possibility of dialogue and negotiations,” she added.
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine. The invasion became the largest attack on a European country since World War II.
According to CNN, on February 25, Ukrainian President Zelensky admitted that at least 31,000 soldiers had been killed in the ongoing war with Russia. The statement came a day after marking the second anniversary of Russia’s “full-scale invasion.”
Speaking at a news conference, President Zelensky disputed Russia’s assertion that Ukraine’s casualty toll was much higher. The Ukrainian president also said that “tens of thousands of civilians” had been killed in the occupied areas of the country.
Casualties on the battlefield in Ukraine are a closely guarded secret, but U.S. officials estimate about 70,000 soldiers were killed and nearly twice that number injured, CNN reported. It is worth noting that this statement is significant because throughout the conflict, Kyiv has been unwilling to admit how many soldiers have been killed.
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