tireless efforts and support. thank you and god bless you for your tireless effort and support. [applause] i believe we have to keep the i believe we have to keep the pressure on. iran's rulers must know the only alternative to compromising on our terms is even more crippling sanctions or worse. that is why i believe the senate should pass a new bipartisan sanctions legislation that would take effect if the current negotiations do not succeed. [applause] we must stop iran from developing a nuclear weapons capability, and we must do so because the nature of the threat posed by this iranian regime. it is not an arms control challenge. the iranian revolutionary guard is in syria slaughtering people today. they are training these extremists and they will not

quit. this regime in iran is the world's leading sponsor of terror. it has murdered americans, israelis, and jews across the globe. it is categorically devoted to the destruction of the state of israel. it is training and arming militant groups across the middle east. it is destabilizing its neighbors and meddling in their affairs. it is developing sophisticated ballistic weapons missiles, including icbms that could target america, and more than any actor, the blood of syria is on iranian hands. i know they supported the is -- israelis. that sends a message all the way around the globe as far away as china. [applause]

if we are not willing to take action when an anti-american, anti-semitic tyrant gases people to death what does it say about us? he did the right thing and i commend you for it. a lot of my fellow countrymen say we are weary of war. we want to get out. i hear this phrase it -- phrase over and over again. do you know how many times in history that has been said? do you know how many times prior to world war ii when hitler andhed into the sudetenland neville chamberlain said we will not fight for people in a faraway country who do not speak our language and we do not know? we have to be ready and as ronald reagan used to say, paste

your strength. not your weakness and not through cutting our defense and cutting the army to the smallest we have had since world war ii. with uic americans who want our country to be engaged in events beyond our borders. i see americans who want an internationalist foreign policy. i see americans who want our country to stand with israel and our other partners. i see americans who are willing to spend their hard-earned tax dollars on effective foreign assistance and to strengthen the greatest military the world has ever known. i see here today americans who want america to lead. i have been around a long time. since the coolidge administration.

you i have never seen this world in need of strong american readership than it is today. of these the events negotiations with iran which i hope to succeed but i doubt, when i see the slaughter in syria, when i see the chinese inserting themselves in asia, when i see significant cuts in foreign aid and also in our defense budget, i'm worried. my final word to you my dear and beloved friends, america -- israel needs you more today than ever before. thank you and god bless. [applause] >> senator john mccain this morning at the aipac conference. >> discussing the situation in ukraine. this is two hours.

the meeting is called to order. from the permanent representative to ukraine. addressing the security council. the agenda is adopted. with 37, i invite the representative of ukraine to participate in this meeting.

it is so decided. with rule 2039 of the council's provisional rules of procedure i invite the assistant secretary-general for political affairs to participate in this meeting. it is decided. the security council will not begin consideration i'd dash of item two on the agenda. floor to thee assistant secretary-general. >> thank you. president, members of the security council. since the briefing by the secretary-general to this council on one march, the situation in ukraine has continued to evolve rapidly. we understand there is a andinuing buildup of troops

ukraine. the situation remains fluid with reports of demonstrations in certain cities as well as attempts by local groups to cease control of some official buildings. parliament urged russia to fulfill immediately the agreement of the black sea presence andrary called for the fast withdrawal of russian troops to their bases. the russian position on events was articulated by the foreign minister and remarks made at the human rights council. he stated that russia's actions a relation to ukraine were question of defending our citizens and compatriots and ensuring human rights. the secretary-general has remained closely engaged on the floor -- on the situation in ukraine. in the latest phone call

conversation with president putin over the weekend, the secretary-general told him that he was closely following the serious and rapidly unfolding developments in ukraine. the secretary-general expressed concern about the situation that would compromise the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the country. he reiterated it was critical to restore calm and proceed to a de-escalation and asked for cool heads reveal. since secretary-general appealed to president putin to urgently engage in direct dialogue with the authorities, he has repeatedly said that it is critical to exercise respect for ukraine's independence, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. he has underscored the utmost importance of restoring calm to de-escalate tensions through dialogue.

he stressed in the spirit of the u.n. charter, we owe it here to peaceful resolutions of disputes. following the council's consultation on saturday, and given development on the ground in ukraine, the secretary-general asked that the deputy secretary-general travel to ukraine on sunday. while there, the deputy secretary-general was personally appraised of the facts on the ground and will brief the secretary-general on the next steps the united nations could take to support a de-escalation of the situation. the deputy secretary-general arrived in kiev today and has already begun his meetings. a person who briefed the secretary-general yesterday on his mission joined the other in kiev today. in the last 48 hours, the secretary-general has spoken to a number of key people, including the prime minister of ukraine, the president putin,

the e.u. high representative, as well as the osce's secretary-general. he met with secretary lavrov today in geneva. the secretary reiterated the need for coordination in support of a stable and united ukraine. in conclusion, i wish to reiterate the secretary-general's call for dialogue to de-escalate tensions. as he has underscored in his calls for leaders, he urges us to find a peaceful resolution and the collaborative effort. thank you, madam president. >> [indiscernible] i now give the floor to the members of the security council. i give the floor to the

representative of the russian federation. >> thank you, madam president. the russian federation was the initiator of the holding of today's meeting of the security council. since what is happening with our neighbors and ukraine, folks are very deeply concerned. the crisis provoked by the state in kiev as a result of the takeover of extremists is continuing to get worse and is creating risks for the country. today in geneva our minister of foreign affairs spoke in detail about the situation in ukraine. we are convinced any internal crises must be overcome by a dialogue of forces in a constitutional way and with respect to international obligations and obligations on international humanitarian law, defending human rights and national minorities. it is important to avoid

extremists who are trying to take the situation under their control who are using violence and open terror. it is well known who created the crisis in ukraine. disputing the legitimate actions of the legitimate authorities, some of our partners have taken a course to support antigovernment statements. they have encouraged their participants who have moved to aggressive actions of force in attacking the police, stealing from warehouses, and mocking officials in the region, and crude interventions. many towns in western ukraine have been taken over by armed national radicals under extremist anti-russian and other slogans being used.

on the 21st of february, almost three months after the unrest and the excesses, there was an agreement between the president of ukraine and the opposition whereby they signed by the ministers of foreign affairs of germany, poland, and other countries where they refused to bring in an emergency situation. they took to the streets. the opposition did not do anything. the use of legitimate weapons was not surrendered. civic buildings were not freed. radicals are continuing -- instead of a promise of the national unity government based in the formation of the -- the parliament of ukraine made a

decision limiting the rights of minorities, sent away the judges of the constitutional court, and insists on pursuing them criminally. their arguments to limit or make it punishable to ban political parties that do not suit them and to use them as examples, so the victors want to use assurances of their victory to trample the rights and basic freedoms of people. all of this has bothered eastern and southern authorities of ukraine where millions of russians live. they do not want a repetition of this type of thing in this area. this situation of ongoing threats by the ultranationalists, who are jeopardizing the rights of russian-speaking people. we already have had to curb attempts of a forcible takeover in crimea and bringing weapons. we got information of provocative acts through the

russian black sea fleet in ukraine. the legitimately elected authorities of the republic have asked the president of russia to provide assistance to restore calm in crimea. it is legitimate in russian law that the threats to our compatriots, citizens, and the black sea fleet and the russian federation in ukraine, the president of russia went to the council of the confederation asking for the use of forces until there is a normalization of the situation. on the 1st of march, the federation supported this appeal which we hope will cut off the radicals. i repeat, we are talking about defending our citizens on defending the most important human rights, the right to life. madam president, today i am also authorizing the following -- the president has received the following from the president of ukraine. the statements of the president of ukraine as a legitimately

elected representative says the events in my place and the events in kiev have resulted in the fact that ukraine is on the brink of a civil war. in the country there is chaos and anarchy. the rights of people in the southeast part of crimea are being threatened. under the influence of western countries, there is terror and violence. this is why i would call on mr. putin, asking him to use the armed forces of the russian

federation to establish legitimacy, peace, law, order, stability, and defend the people of ukraine. 3 march, 2014. i have an opportunity to show all of you a photocopy of the original of this statement of the president of ukraine. i show it to the president of russia. there it is. madam president, those who are trying to interpret this situation as aggression are threatening all with all kinds of sanctions and boycotts. these are indeed our partners who consistently have encouraged forces close to them to engage

in alternatives and refrain from dialogue, to polarize ukrainian society. we call on them to show responsible approaches to set aside geopolitical calculations and to put above all the interests of ukrainian people. it is necessary to fulfill obligations in the agreements dated february 21. the full consideration of ukrainian federation for subsequent approval in a national referendum, and the establishment of the legitimate governments of national unity, considering the regions of the country. remains consistent and open. while for some western politicians ukraine is only a geopolitical playground, for us it is a fraternal country and we are bounded by many centuries of common history. russia is interested in a strong

ukraine. we see the legitimate rights of ukraine, our compatriots, and of all citizens. in this extraordinary situation, not of our making, when the security of the residents of crimea and southeast region are subjected to a threat due to the provocative actions of gangs and other ultranationalist elements, we would like to emphasize that the actions of russia are fully appropriate and legitimate. thank you, madam president. >> i thank the representative of the russian federation for his statement. i will give the floor to the representative to the united states of america. >> thank you, madam president. listening to the representative of russia, one might think that moscow had just become the rapid response arm of the office of

the high commissioner for human rights. so many of the assertions made this afternoon by the russian federation are without basis in reality. let's begin with a clear and candid assessment of the facts. it is a fact that russian military forces have taken over ukrainian border posts. it is a fact that russia has taken over the ferry terminal in kerch. it is a fact that russian ships are moving in and around sevastapol. it is a fact that russian forces are blocking mobile telephone services in some areas. it is a fact that russia has surrounded or taken over practically all ukrainian military facilities in crimea. it is a fact that today russian jets entered ukrainian airspace. it is also a fact that independent journalists continue to report that there is no evidence of violence against

russian or pro-russian communities. russian military action is not a human rights protection mission. it is a violation of international law and a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the independent nation of ukraine, and a breach of russia's helsinki commitments and its un obligations. the central issue is whether the recent change of government in ukraine constitutes a danger to russia's legitimate interests of such a nature and extent that russia is justified in intervening militarily in ukraine, seizing control of public facilities, and issuing military ultimatums to elements of the ukrainian military. the answer, of course, is no. russian military bases in ukraine are secure. the new government in kiev has pledged to honor all of its existing international agreements, including those covering russian bases. russian mobilization is a response to an imaginary threat. a second issue is whether the population of the crimea or other parts of eastern ukraine, are at risk because of the new government. there is no evidence of this. military action cannot be justified on the basis of threats that haven't been made and aren't being carried out. there is no evidence, for example, that churches in

eastern ukraine are being or will be attacked. the allegation is without basis. there is no evidence that ethnic russians are in danger. on the contrary, the new ukrainian government has placed a priority on internal reconciliation and political inclusivity. president turchinov - the acting president - has made clear his opposition to any restriction on the use of the russian tongue. no one has to explain to ukraine's new government the need to have open communications, not only with leaders of the country's russian ethnic minority in the crimea and elsewhere, but also with its neighbors.

that is why, when the current crisis began, the government sent its former chief of defense to the region to try to defuse the situation. a second emissary was prevented from entering the crimean rada to engage in discussions. and it is why ukrainian authorities have repeatedly reached out to russia. russia needs to reciprocate and begin to engage directly with the government of ukraine. i note that russia has implied a right to take military action in the crimea if invited to do so by the prime minister of crimea. as the government of russia well knows, this has no legal basis. the prohibition on the use of force would be rendered moot were sub-national authorities able to unilaterally invite military intervention by a neighboring state. under the ukrainian constitution, only the ukrainian rada can approve the presence of foreign troops. if we are concerned about the rights of russian-speaking minorities, the united states is prepared to work with russia and this council to protect them. we have proposed and wholeheartedly support the immediate deployment of international observers and monitors from the un or osce to ensure that the people about whom russia expresses such concern are protected from abuse and to elucidate for the world the facts on the ground. the solution to this crisis is

not difficult to envision. there is a way out. and that is through direct and immediate dialogue by russia with the government of ukraine, the immediate pull-back of russia's military forces, the restoration of ukraine's territorial integrity, and the urgent deployment of observers and human rights monitors, not through more threats and more distortions. tonight the osce will begin deploying monitors to ukraine. these monitors can provide neutral and needed assessments of the situation on the ground. their presence is urgently necessary in crimea and in key cities in eastern ukraine. the united states calls upon russia to ensure that their access is not impeded. the leadership in moscow may well be unhappy about former president yanukovych's decision to flee ukraine and move in with

them. russia may be displeased with the new government, which was approved by ukraine's parliament by an overwhelming majority, including members of yanukovych's own party. russia has every right to wish that events in ukraine had turned out differently, but it does not have the right to express that unhappiness by using military force or by trying to convince the world community that up is down and black is white. russia's calls to turn back time to implement the february 21 agreement ring hollow. it was yanukovych who failed to abide by the terms of that agreement, fleeing kiev, and ultimately ukraine. the united states categorically rejects the notion that the new government of ukraine is a "government of victors." it is a government of the people and it is one that intends to shepherd the country toward democratic elections on may 25th - elections that would allow ukrainians who would prefer different leadership to have their views heard. and the united states will stand strongly and proudly with the people of ukraine as they chart

out their own destiny, their own government, their own future. the bottom line is that, for all of the self-serving rhetoric we have heard from russian officials in recent days, there is nothing that justifies russian conduct. as i said in our last session, russia's actions speak much louder than its words. what is happening today is not a human rights protection mission and it is not a consensual intervention. what is happening today is a dangerous military intervention in ukraine. it is an act of aggression. it must stop. this is a choice for russia. diplomacy can serve russia's interests. the world is speaking out against the use of military threats and the use of force. ukrainians must be allowed to determine their own destiny. thank you, madam president. >> thanks for the statement.

>> i said it is a feeling of consternation we see what is happening in ukraine and when we hear with our russian colleague we hear the voice of the past when forces entered czechoslovakia. it was the same justification, the same allegations. we expected with the construction of europe to awaken from this nightmare. we hope the balance of power .ould be substituted where the again

where overcomes the law, every crisis must see the victor and the vanquished, where propaganda denies reality. no nation canect deny. these are simple facts. the russian army is occupying against the government and in violation of international law. no, these are killings. these are only excuses which they cannot even believe, they are so crude. by occupying crimea, russia has authoritiesring the ,o heal, to make them comply

requiring their sovereignty is limited. in a word, this is simply brutality and propaganda. madam president, france does not want to play this ridiculous game, which is not good for anyone, especially the ukrainian russian people. at the beginning of the crisis the minister of foreign affairs with his german and polish colleagues moved to negotiate an , which russia refused to endorse until now. in the event the about-face of parliament made it possible for this to be applied. france continues to defend its spirit by creating a government holdingnal unity and

elections under international supervision. this is what the prime minister is supposing today. everyday he is faced by the rejection of the region. wanted tom president reduce the role of russian wedding which. in the framework of independence and territorial integrity of ukraine, there are six points emerging from this crisis. six simple points that should be accepted by both rt's with respect to international law. first of all the return of russian forces to their bases. secondly, the immediate disarmament of our military elements and other groups holding illegal weapons. parliamentrainian

established to restore the law and regional languages for the theection of minorities by limitation of constitutional reforms and the organization of theidential elections under ohce. these are simple principles which international mediation should be able to negotiate with all the parties concerned. the secretary-general with the european union has a central role to play in this area, but whichd andnegotiating a solutin responds to the requirements of international law. it can only be accommodated -- with the accommodated

violations of law. we want to cooperate with russia with whom we have a long and common history. not in violation of our principles and values. despising and rejecting international law and rejecting any discourse does not show optimism. russia seems to be going back to old ghosts, playing an old rule in the outdated setting. there is the mindset of new times to trust in the dialogue. they will draw the conversation. only russia will be responsible

for the withdrawl. they only ask for the ukrainian sovereignty. russia brutally is violating. thank you very much. >> i will give this a representative of the united kingdom. >> thank you, madam president. the world can see that russian military forces have taken control of the crimean peninsula, part of the sovereign territory of ukraine. this is against the expressed wishes of the legitimate ukrainian government. it is an unambiguous violation of the territorial ukraine. it is a breach of international law. we can see no justification for these actions. we have heard from russia that the forces are in ukraine to protect minorities from old

radicals. we had claims of interference in the affairs of the orthodox church. we have claims of hundreds of thousands of refugees. russia has provided no evidence for any of this. it is clear that these claims have simply been fabricated to justify russian military action. in assuming control in a sovereign part of ukraine, the russian federation has contravened its obligations is a member of the international community. it has violated article two of the human charger which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. it has failed to honor its international commitments as a

founding member and is a signatory to the 1975 helsinki final act. it has taken back its obligations of the treaty on friendship and cooperation by russia and ukraine. the russian representative claims that mr. yanukovych has called for military intervention. we are talking about a former leader that abandoned his office, capital, and country. he brought his country to the brink of economic ruin. he protests against his government, leading to over 80 deaths. his own party has abandoned him. the idea that this now for trade any legitimacy is far-fetched. the government in kiev is legitimate and has been overwhelmingly endorsed by the ukrainian parliament. in the 21st century, no country

should be act to hang with such a blatant disregard for international law. these actions will be met with a strong and united response from the international community. russia should not be surprised that the political and economic reputation have already suffered. the ruble has fallen and the russian stock market is now down more than 10%. madam president, just as we condemn the russian federation for his confrontational acts, we commend the government of ukraine for refusing to rise to provocation. this is a wise decision. we urge the ukrainian government to avoid actions or rhetoric that would inflame tensions or provide a further pretext for further military action. madam president, we call on the russian federation to immediately cease all action in crimea and to refrain from any interference elsewhere in ukraine.

russia should withdraw its forces to the bases and return to force levels previously agreed to the government of ukraine as part of the black sea fleet. if russia is genuinely concerned about protecting minority groups and upholding the human rights of the cranium citizens, then ukrainian citizens, then armed intervention is not the way to address these concerns. instead, russia should open up a dialogue with ukrainian government in kiev and not pick individuals with whom they wish to engage. they should respond to requests by other signatories of the 1994 budapest memorandum to hold consultations as specified by paragraph six of that memorandum. they should engage constructively with debate taking place in the osce and other institutions concerning the deployment of a fact-finding mission to ukraine. such a mission could establish the facts on the ground and provide any necessary

reassurances and guarantees through peaceful means. we welcome the un's secretary-general's decision. i hope that he would also go to the crimea and eastern ukraine. we call on the secretary-general to use his good offices to their fullest dustin -- extend to de-escalate the current situation. this is not 1968 or 1956. the error in which one country can suppress democratization in a neighboring state or military intervention on the basis of transparently trumped up pretext is over. we stand ready to work with ukraine, russia and all our international partners to support a stable and prosperous

ukraine. we urge them to hold this. to act in a way that promotes stability rather than to destabilize the region through the promotion of new frozen conflicts. to support democratic processes, not to subvert or repress them. >> thank you. lithuania strongly condemns the clear violation by russian federation of the territorial ukraine. the military actions we are witnessing on the crimean soil defy the fundamental principles of international law, the helsinki final act, it he budapest memorandum, the cooperation between russia and the ukraine in 1997 in the framework regulating the presence of the russian black fleet in crimea.

this latent breach has no place in a 21st century. for too many and are part of the world it evokes the memories of the darkest pages of the 20th century. it must be qualified clearly as such. the violation of international law must also entail international responsibility. none of the events in ukraine warrant a military invasion that we are witnessing. the will of the ukrainian people to rebuild the rule of law must be respect it. we call on the russian federation to put them back to the permanent bases and to refrain from any further intervention or interference in ukraine. let me stress that the international community has a wide array of instruments that

can and must be used to resolve existing differences and de-escalate the situation through political dialogue and consultations. especially as all the international organizations and others are offering the good offices to this of fact. the presence of deputy secretary-general and osce representatives on the ground testify clearly to that. we welcome the proposal to send a monitory mission to crimea and other decisions. in light of international efforts, russia cannot continue. it has repeatedly offer consultations for russian counterparts.

it must he used to de-escalate the situation. all these avenues should be utilized with a sense of great urgency. we call on the internation committee to stand united. these are highly dangerous and we commend a restraint shown by the new government and their determinations. not to give into provocations. they defuse the crisis and welcome proposals to send a monitory missions and we would welcome any other noise and missions which would help to ease the situation. we urge the russian federation to respond to these efforts and to seize the opportunity before it is too late. >> i now give the floor to the representative of rwanda.

>> thank you. the situation in ukraine in crimea may pose a threat to the international situation. strongly urge all parties and holders and ukrainian crisis to to exercise restraint not to escalate the tension. but not launching the diversity and the faith including the russian community.

given the current situation, we believe more than ever that the united nations has a critical role to play. we hope to find a diplomatic solution to the ukrainian crisis. as well as efforts are the president of the confederation in its capacity. however, given the complexity and fragility of the situation on the ground, we believe it is important to harmonize all efforts. we therefore introduced our proposal to establish this by the secretary-general and

composed of the united nations, european union, the osce and the russian federation. we believe only efforts by the main stakeholders in the respect to the unity and ukraine while considering interest of the russian federation. it would provide a lasting solution to this crisis. all international actors have learned lessons from this and its consequences.

although we are geographically removed from ukraine, it carries tension. he could bring back the past. despite the increased military abilities of the world powers. i thank you. >> i think the representative for his statements. i give it to the representative of jordan. >> thank you, madam president. jordan wishes to ask rest it deep concern vis-à-vis the current developments in ukraine and in the crimean region. we call on all parties to exercise self-restraint not to escalate by taking military

measures or by threatening the use of force. jordan reaffirms the need to respect the authority and independence. we reaffirm the prohibition of the use of force in it territory or any part of the territory or indeed the occupation of the crimean region. they call on all states concerned to respect the terms of their agreements and treaties with ukraine. it is for the memorandum of 1994 as well as the treaty of friendship, cooperation and partnership between the ukraine and russian federation of 1997. russia and ukraine must starts effective dialogue to resolve the crisis between them.

a dialogue that would lead to the return of the crimean region to the control as soon as possible. we call on ukraine to take immediate steps to resolve this of both paternity and to respect human right, and particularly the minority rights in to revoke any measures that were taken which may undermine such rights. at the same time, we stress the need to not interfere in the internal affairs so that the country may decide its own political future. the united nations security council must assume its responsibilities regarding the situation in ukraine. we also supports the mediation efforts by the united nations secretary-general and supports the contact with the various parties in this regard.

we wish to receive more clarifications from the parties concerned regarding the situation on the ground and particularly in the region. this will be helpful. we note the need for the security council to investigate the crimean region and to look into mediation and mechanisms that may be in light of the information provided. and to determine the security council's assessment of whether an act of aggression is being committed on ukrainian territory. we would refer to the united nations assembly which considers the use of armed force a by a

state on the territory of another state to be outside the scope of agreement between the two countries. the same applies. we welcome the steps that were arty taken and to be taken with in the framework of the organization of your in order to do with the current crisis and the establishment by the osce's contact group and a fact-finding mission. we call on them to coordinate their efforts in order to remove the extension and find a peaceful solution, one that preserves the integrity.

>> i thank you for the statement. now the representative of china. >> thank you. china is deeply concerned about the current situation in ukraine. we condemn the recent violent acts in ukraine. we have been urging all sides to peacefully resolve their internal differences within a legal framework and conscientiously correct the rights and interests of all people in ukraine so as to restore normalcy in the country as soon as possible. china consistently stands for the principles of interference non interference in the

internal affairs of a country and of respect for ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territory. there are reasons why infants in ukraine have progressed to where they are today. china will follow closely the developments on the ground and pull on all sides to find a political solution on the basis of respecting international law and principles of international relations and maintain peace and stability. thank you, madam president. >> i thank the representative for his statements. i give it to the representative of australia. >> thank you for this briefing. since they last met on saturday,

russian military activity in crimea area has seriously intensified and there are reports of more russian influence on ukrainian eastern and southern borders, violations of heirs is by fighter planes and reports of russian naval vessels blocking in crimea. we are seriously concerned about escalation of russian military activity. these actions along with decision by the government to authorize the use of force are

unacceptable. russia's actions are undermining the rights of ukrainian people to choose their own future. it is also contrary to international law. they contravene the charger and agreements to which russia itself is a party. the 1975 helsinki final act, the 1997 bilateral treaty of friendship and cooperation tween the russian federation and ukraine. under these agreement, there is a specific commitment to respect the territorial integrity of ukraine and a commitment to non-intervention. and to refrain from the use of force or the threat to use force. the australian government together with the broader international community, which is speaking loudly and with one force has urged russia to stand down and withdraw its own forces, abide by international legal commitment and immediately take steps to reduce tensions. russia must engage in direct dialogue with ukraine in accordance with article seven of its own treaty on partnership with ukraine.

in this counsel, australia has already called for russia to respect you cranes in unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- ukraine's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity. we make a call not just to avoid provocation but for proactive steps to de-escalate the crisis. we continued restraint. we support the efforts of the new government to do with this crisis and stabilize the situation and its country. the international political engagement we have seen today on this issue has been essential and must continue and increase. it is indicative of the level of concern regarding russia's actions. they must support all efforts toward de-escalation. this means promoting all opportunities for mediation and dialogue.

this will support the deployment of a full mission to ukraine. we are thankful for the security and cooperation in europe for working on this. this would be the best way to address russia's stated concerns about minority rights. we urge russia to consider this. we welcome the news that the osce will begin deploying some initial monitors tonight. we welcome the engagement by the human secretary-general and the visit by the deputy secretary. we urge parties to cooperate. the deputy secretary general seeks to promote dialogue and see for himself the facts on the ground. it is imperative that he be given access to all parts of the ukraine. unprovoked aggression should have no place in our world.

russia should stand down and withdraw its forces from ukraine in accordance with its obligations and the people of ukraine ought to be able to determine the future themselves. thank you. >> thank you for your statements. giving the floor to the representative of chile. >> thank you. we express our deep concern of the escalation of the crisis in ukraine. this must be urgently reversed. we call for the greatest restraint and moderation.

as has been expressed previously, we repeat once again there is obligation to keep the integral integrity of the ukraine. this must refrain from taking actions in contravention of the charter of the united nations organization and international law, especially the use of force or threat. in the memorandum of budapest, they clearly commit themselves to respect the independence of sovereignty and the present borders of ukraine and to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and political dependence of ukraine. the international community must continue providing support to solution to this crisis. in this context, we support the

efforts of the international mediation including good offices of regional organization in order to help solve this crisis. we thank the osce for sending a service to parts of the ukraine. this supports the good offices of the secretary-general of the united nations and we particularly support the mission by the deputy secretary-general at this very moment. likewise, we call for the russian federation to consider undertaking consultations in the framework of the treaty and cooperation to find a solution to the present crisis. i wish to conclude by pressing the fact that it is up to the people of ukraine to define their own destiny in an inclusive process guaranteeing the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and respect for minority rights.

thank you very much. >> i now go forward to the representative of argentina. >> thank you very much, madam president. i am so grateful for the briefing. through him, we would like to express our acknowledgment to the secretary-general for his good offices as well as other officials of our organization in order to negotiate a solution to the situation. argentina has deep concern about the latest developments in ukraine, especially india taunus republic of lamia. argentina has the responsibility of the council to ensure that international peace and security

are maintained within the framework of the principles. we recall the obligations that all states had settle their international disputes in a fashion in order not to engage international peace and security in accordance with the provisions of article 33 of chapter six of the united nations charter. we call on all of those involved to refrain from statements which may escape intentions and find a peaceful way out of this crisis.

the international partners showed solutions to an inclusive dialogue including all social and political sectors of the various regions. we believe it is indispensable for authorities who are responsible for leading in transitional period to have the participation of the forces and the primary obligation to protect its minorities. they can contribute to polarization, the rhetoric of confrontation, and heightening of tensions. argentina is convinced of the need to work for a united ukraine. following the principles of international law and with unconditional full respect for human rights.

it is a funny way in which the ukrainian people could find a democratic way out of the crisis affecting their country. they must focus their efforts on supporting such a process in order to cooperate and achieve political agreement which will present to the current crisis which ukraine is facing. thank you very much. >> i thank the representative argentina and look forward to the representative of nigeria. >> madame president, what began three months ago as a political process has taken on a dimension which today which would be best described as precarious.

we call on all concerned to abide by the provisions of the human charger, particularly two which calls on all member states to settle their disputes by peaceful means and to refrain from the use of force. the current situation in ukraine, especially in crimea represents an important threat to international peace and security. we would like to see the de-escalation of tensions and hostile rhetoric. the concerned parties must embrace dialogue as a means of resolving the crisis and facilitate an expeditious return in ukraine. the opposite for this is mediation.

others before me have pointed out we therefore call on the international community, it particularly those who can exert instructive influence over the concerned parties to intensify in the crisis. we firmly believe that the use of preventive diplomacy tools let such a time represent the most expedient and effective option to bring about a peaceful resolution. we want to reiterate our concerns to abide by the provisions of the 1994 defense memorandum. we guarantee the sovereignty and integrity of ukraine. we note that the provision calls for the one. this is even more and represents an opportunity to peacefully resolve the current crisis.

we are encouraged by indications that government of ukraine is taking steps to ensure political inclusiveness in the governance of the country. we believe this is a prudent way of addressing one of the underlying causes of the disputes and an early return to peace and stability. this remains relevant under the circumstance. we urge all concerned to refrain from provocative action that will precipitate now and in the future. >> i think the representative of

nigeria for the statement. i look forward to the representative of the republic of korea. >> thank you, madam president. the republic of korea remained deeply concerned over the situation in ukraine, particularly the escalation of tensions in the crimean region. given the situation, we call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint for the crisis through dialogue. unity, independence and sovereignty of ukraine be fully respected in accordance with the u.n. charger. they hope the situation does this in a peaceful matter. we support and mediation efforts. we hope the visit to ukraine will have to ask laura all possible responses to the situation.

we'll have to explore all possible responses to the situation. thank you. >> thank you, madam president. china is deeply concerned by the serious turn of the situation in ukraine. despite the many appeals the part of the international community for action and for dialogue. the charter has stated any conflict between u.n. states should be dealt with in a peaceful way as part of the

u.n. charter and with respect --peaceful way as part of the u.n. charter. and peaceful settlement of disputes. given the deteriorating situation in ukraine, chad reiterate this appeal for restraint, calm, and calls upon the international community to undertake a mediation so that the world died -- so that there will be dialogue between the parties. in this respect, chad supports all efforts of mediation by the international community, seeking to bring the parties concerns to settle their disputes in ways that fall under the charger and with respect for -- charter and with respect for different agreements.

>> i thank the representative of chad. i will now like to make a statement in my national capacity. luxembourg is deeply concerned by recent developments in ukraine, in particular crimea. opposition is reflect his in the conclusions of the council of foreign affairs to the eu has just adopted today. we vigorously condemned the violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine. this was taken by the council of the federation of russia to authorize the use of russian armed forces on the territory of ukraine. these actions are in flagrant violation of the u.n. charter and the helsinki acts. i would like to echo the appeal to withdraw without delay in such a way it would meet its commitments under the agreement of the 28th of may 1997 on the status and conditions for the

presence of the black sea float in ukraine. -- fleet in ukraine. this must be resolved by peaceful means. an essential first step would be for russia to accept the offer of ukraine to hold without delay consultations. regarding security guarantees for the ukraine by the ukraine, ek, russia, and u.s. it is called for in the treaty of friendship and partnership signed on the 31st of may 1997 between russia and ukraine. we would like to believe it is still possible to avoid the worst. luxembourg has unfortunately been ill placed to understand the risks of military escalation. we must start a de-escalation through concrete actions.

we resolutely support the efforts that are ongoing within the u.n., and particularly the role of good offices of the secretary general who took the decision to dispatch the dsg to ukraine. the principles of the u.n., the whole reason for being of the u.n. are at stake. we call upon all the international community to support the efforts made by the u.n. we asked to bring about a political resolution of the crisis. we welcome the idea that has been mentioned of establishing the observers mission to make an impartial investigation. a solution to the crisis also requires an inclusive lyrical

dialogue, keeping in mind the diversity of ukrainian society, and the need to respect the rights of all ukrainians. luxembourg supports new governments in the parliaments of ukraine which have taken steps to promote this inclusive political dialogue. we would encourage the ukrainian authorities to bring in the expertise of the council with respect to the protection of minority rights. in conclusion, we welcome the restraints exhibited by ukrainian authorities, particularly in crimea. it is vital for all parties to respect unity, territorial integrity, independence and the sovereignty of ukraine. thank you very much.

i resume my functions as president of the council and give the floor to ukraine. >> madame president, distinguished members of the council, dear colleagues, i wish to begin by thanking all members of the security council for having given me the floor and for your important remark. i heard lots of support for my country. the ukraine counts on the security council to exert all possible efforts on the international level in order to guarantee the protection of the ukrainian people in the sovereignty of my country and

the territorial area. >> we had the meeting of the russian federation with great attention. unfortunately, we still have not received any answer to the simple question why are the military forces occupying crimea and brutally violating international law and bilateral agreements. i would like to remind you that according to the budapest memorandum on security assurances, between ukraine and other states, my country has gotten rid of its nuclear arsenal to russia in this in

view of a dutch in using metaphors. in this regard, it is underlying. it is undermining the regime general. it is was in the ukraine. reportedly wary, rocks and mentally 60,000 russian troops have been deployed in crimea by the helicopter tours, cargo airplanes in the neighboring territory from the russian federation yuri u russian heat taking the extent to block and control crucial governmental and military objects in crimea. the means of communications, military bases, headquarters of this in crimea. all roads are blocked.

this clearly indicates russia's cooperation with a possible military intervention in the ukraine. ukrainian armed forces have exercised restraint and are freed from resistance. activeained from resistance. although they are in full operational areas. this is performing the operations in the outermost part of crimea as well as other divisions. they are aimed at discrediting legitimate authorities of

ukraine and misleading public opinion by calling this a peacekeeping operations. the minister of interior of the ukraine, tonight they are planning to attack the possibly kill russian soldiers. this is going to be used as an excuse for the ongoing intervention by russia against ukraine. they are concerned of human rights and freedoms of the ethnic russia. i would like to inform you that this is the obligations of other government, of other people to care about that. we do need the external help. we agreed with our minister on the minorities. it is to provide mission in crimea. once again, we are calling upon council members to authorize international mediation to crimea as well as to monitor the situation of human rights of russian ethics and russian speaking persons.

i am also a russian speaking person but i do not need any support. this is still a respective member. do not underline authority with confidence in the universal body. i know we have some russian companies. we will continue in russian. >> i would like to congratulate all russian christians with this and call on all of the leaders of the church to pray and to consult and to listen to us. in your attempt to explain, the reason for the presence of russian troops as peacekeepers, unfortunately, and we have heard this from many who spoke today these are seen as aggression. provocation of large-scale conflicts in the ukraine. it is one of the guarantors of

our sovereignty and the territorial integrity under the budapest agreement. moreover, a permanent member of the security council which

fishers with other member states a very important function to support peace and stability throughout the year. world.ughout the these can be condoned from the support of the u.n. charger. all the arguments made on protecting the russian population at which supposedly condoned military intervention. this is totally the internal purview of the citizens of ukraine, its government and should be done under a constitution of citizens regardless of their ethnicity. it is the only ukrainian parliaments. do we need military assistant to handle such humanitarian questions?

we do not need that type of assistance. you continue to reference the 21st of february for a settlement at the crisis in ukraine. we are deeply surprised by this type of reasoning. the russian side, together with our partners with european countries, it refrain from the principle of signing this agreement and not even recognizing it in this way. moreover, in your opinion, how could this be implemented if one of the major players left the capital and refused to implement his constitutional functions. you continued to call what happened in ukraine as a coup

d'état. in the democratic world, there is a more exact definition: a revolution of dignity is what happened. we have different understandings about human rights. in november 2013, people of all nationalities went to protest in

the streets without any officials telling of any political party on what to do. it is all without any pressure from the west. people in november are out to defend the rights in a right to a dignified life against a system which has bought the poverty in the areas in the center in the south and upper unemployment in the west. in so doing, the former president, lived in luxury. the whole world solid in ute. you reiterated what was said already. to the effect that the former government used legitimate means in using this. this means on the night of the 30th of november, overnight that the peaceful protesting students

who were beaten by the police violated the right. now they are being accused of violating rights. one law which limits their constitutional right for freedom of speech, freedom of association, laws which limit the right of the mass media and in public opinion spoken. it eliminated that. i think you are saying that something is wrong in your country.

i am sorry that you told something untrue about the church. all denominations have been part of this including the ukrainian orthodox church. it is related to the moscow patriarch. once again, there has been an appeal to christian russia to stop in to pray for ukraine. stop killing citizens. the russians recently made a decision on the military intervention. the minister of foreign affairs was appointed contrary to the constitution. he is not a legitimate leader of the administrative territory. we are a unitary state in

ukraine. this is a number of the federations without the central government saying the troops can come in from russia. we see it as aggression and unauthorized. even in crimea is not supported by other people. and following the secretary-general, bring the people from the east into the government's ministers who were born in russia in the current membership. some governors in the region are people and leaders of the eastern regions that are also russian speaking. in spite of the existing economic difficulties in the country, the government of ukraine is continuing to give assistance to crimea.

they gave support to the crimean bank. 400 million grievances were given. unfortunately, i have to know of an unfair game of russia and the information space that is helping destabilize the country. many examples the last few days have been giving that i do not wish to reiterate. we would like to take the opportunity of this meeting to once again call on our russian partners to stop spreading untrue information.

i would like to express my sincere gratitude to all members of the security council, and particularly to those who expressed support of ukraine, who support the necessity to resolve all the problems by the diplomatic and political measures and to stop aggression. i thank you. >> i thank the representative of ukraine for his statement. you have the floor, sir. >> thank you, madam president. first of all, i would like to welcome my ukrainian colleagues. we have been working quite a while at the u.n. and i congratulate him with the fact that today he spoke not only in english and french and russian, and that is his first speech in russian as i recall.

he wanted to say, better late than never, and i hope we will hear other speeches for my ukrainian colleague in russian. although as we heard he is very confident in english and french. during the statement, i heard a number of strange and surprising statements. i would just make some comments. first of all, the ukrainian colleague and the french and english colleagues if i've are member well, they presented things like russia is trying to put pressure on ukraine. we are saying that we have to have a normal constitution process. one that takes into account the interests of all regions. isn't that democracy we are calling for? we are calling for democracy. you are trying to make it look

like -- what you're saying is not the definition of democracy, what we are saying. he came back to the tragic events that sincerely -- we express our condolences and these are dramatic and tragic events of three months. there is no doubt. do not think that russia has any doubts of the fact that the basis of these crises -- that we are happy with what the resident did. somewhere along the way maybe after this break up of the laws that were adopted and you criticized these a lot and you repeated it. they exist in many other countries. at some point we could not cross the road during a demonstration. you criticized them a lot and you repeated it. that you some points

couldn't cross the road in demonstrations. french law in 2009, if i'm not mistaken, it's not possible to masks on the streets during peaceful political demonstrations. so maybe there are other things on.ng but, in fact, there are many and nts have come together many things that exists in countries. that's not the important thing. the thing is the principle. why is it, colleagues, why have you decided now in ukraine there's democratic governments. and morer is give talked about this. but we have a history -- we remember what happens in -- what happens in 1970 when there's a democratic revolution and then a dictatorship. so we have a feeling right now n essence that the kiev government has national radicals

in it that the government could e putting in different people who might be more presentable for the west. what motivated them? them are the people behind them who through their actions came to power, these people to power. so let's not be deceived that any change of government, if it's violence, needs leads to democracy. some of our western colleagues seem to think that's the case. the e would like for process that is continuing in really to a real emocratic victory with genuine democracy in the country. my u.s. colleague referenced the the constitution of the ukraine. we believe that that is important. trying to imagine where if president oh what went to let's say, and then white house -- the

and then the -- the -- -- if the congress around all procedures called to in ach him when he was not the white house. how would u.s. public opinion view that? would that be a manifestation of democracy? and that's what happened in the ukraine. why did he leave? -- he had a -- he was scared. he was scared. and now he said that we intimidated -- somebody after signing the agreement on the 21st of february. then there was a threat. the -- the building were not deliberated, then we would storm it. be stormed. would no, that's not democracy. the s not a respect for constitution. in crimea, a very difficult situation. republic of s crimea has a start and there's a the actions in kiev here was a concern that there would be something similar, a

violent capture of the administration there. in omeone came to power crimea and took some vigorous actions, he subordinated himself to all of the defense agencies and now the people are making it look like only the russian arms forces are there. here you have as well the ukrainian armed forces that are part of the new -- they swore to the new government so the commander of the ukrainian fleet the east sed over in and swore allegiance to the new government. so then you have a number of self-defense and there was a concern that there might be some kind of violent action. then people went over there from kiev and they were armed promising to look militants to th restore the appropriate governments. you'd have the black sea fleet people. figures.sting

the00 military are there in russian black sea are there. but what we have in the black up to et, it could be 25,000 from russia there. so as part of our presence there. so they're acting that they need to be there to -- they're saying that they're protecting their the or preventing extremists from acting that might damage the lives and health of civilians. maybe ukrainian colleague is too much, excessive. but at least, i agree with the crimea.ies of the surprised to hear verbally something from my -- my colleague ambassador power that all of these concerns up. fabricated, made so these concerns are -- that really surprises me. impression ve the

that ms. power is using her information from u.s. tv. of the if all information she takes only from u.s. tv, then, of course, in ukraine is beautiful, a wave of democracy. guy, you know, yanukovych made it all bad when power. to then there was -- then there was the -- the -- i from russia but tried assador of ukraine to portray things in a good way. but is it -- from the reports of ambassador and our information, i'm sure that the many other s and countries -- what -- what wave violence went through the ukraine? what about that in when the were stration buildings hit, when the major people were taken from that building and put pillar and they were mocked? is that democracy when that was done to someone?

normal political process? in chicago would we see that, dragged out someone there? -- or, i don't think so, i democratic in any country that would be allowed. but what happened in kiev, what was that? was it a made up concern? ttempts to take over the building? and in the eastern part, it's not made up. group of armed people who invaded and tried to remove up theirnments and set own undemocratic illegitimate authority in the eastern part of country. so now i'd like to get to one of that's --l key points i'd like to highlight. his concern -- it's not just ours, it's not important that we have this concern, but it's a it's been logically used by people who are living in ukraine.t

and i go back to it. give, ow, ambassadorer is and i already used the term that unfortunately the -- the rightist forces have been very strong. hey cannot take, they cannot stand russians, russian citizens. leaders, do you remember how they fought under against r banner soviets -- the soviet governments against the soviet union. red army, the anti-hitler coalition. ideology, and these people are unfortunately very power and in fact they have supported it on the shoulders of others. feelings that people have of the people who live there. millions of people have those feelings. 1.5 million in crimea feel that way. sheer do ssue in kiev you really think that russia could allow a repeat of what in central and eastern

kraine, allow it there where eastern russians live. took over ample grenada and we're defending who reside izens there. 1,000 people. 1,000. too great fromat grenada to the citizens. e have millions living there and there are concerns -- yes, he colleagues say how can international institutions -- okay, these institutions might be used. that.n't deny they could be used. but we understand. we understand that the u.n. were is an and this institution.l there was no institution. the nato forces went in. what did they do. what do they do in 2004 to stop place, ession that took

the attack that took place, where many thousands of serbs had to leave the area. nothing was done. you want this observer mission o go there and get rid of the radicals, the osce mission that don't want to -- the radicals don't want to listen to not -- it they're would take months to prepare to observe. so who knows what would happen there in the meantime. point o a very important that i wanted to just touch on. not perceive today's meeting -- we called it. don't think that we did it to picture from our standpoint of what is happening really. meetings before wee a little spontaneous and wanted to -- but i did want to the t that the decision of president that gave the mandates federation for the u.s.

of force in the territory of the ukraine, that decision is not been taken. so it doesn't mean it will be forn just because we called this meeting. but in order for something not to take place that we don't want place, it's very important for -- the -- that -- conclusion be drawn by those -- those who are controlling the situation in the ukraine, left power and is supported and someone who might him.influence on first of all, we have to let them understand and let them there must not be any communication of the policy of fact finding of the -- forcible use of violence. defensive bout language rights, yes. that will be -- that will have work done ot of there. and possibly participation by international agencies. ut let's understand one thing now. we must refuse -- refuse from plans or any habit violently

to stablish authority establish philosophy, culture, their own world view on other people. democratic and it could lead to a very difficult consequences in ukraine. in a practical sense -- ne of the creepings said that it's not possible to talk about of agreement of the 21st february because the -- -- well, dowhat if you -- when you -- we not understand that he's not back? he left. he will not be running the government. and he will come. the ntinue to believe for reasons which i was explaining that right now he is legitimate president of ukraine. his fate, like the fate of any krainian politician must be resolved by the people of ukraine. but the question is not whether yanukovych or not.

it's if you have the democratic arameters set for how to get out of the crisis in ukraine. the democratic parameter must be set. there has to be a constitutional way out, not just putting together cobbling different laws to a significant extent. political o be a process, a regional process, the different forces, political forces. party of regions got afraid and we think they don't exist. they exist. a lot of use, the regions. the eastern part of the country industrial ukraine. that's what's at stake. that's what needs to be done. refrain from violently handling the problem. so i guess i could stop there. thank you, madam president. >> the representative of the united states of america asks the floor to make a further statement. she now has the floor.

>> thank you, madam president. in response to any russian colleague's comments, i would of like to make a couple points. first, i would like to address legitimacy out the of president yanukovych. februaryoint about the 21 agreement which he's made several times. clear, we commend the work germany, and e, poland to mediate and negotiate that agreement with russia very observance. and we would have been prepared to support the completion of that agreement. under its terms, president anukovych had 24 hours to sign the first piece of action erata, changing the constitution pursuant to the february 21 agreement. ot only did president yanukovych not sign it, but as my russian colleague reminds us, city, he fled the

city. leftcked up himself and he the seat of the presidency vacant for two days while his crisis.was in he left vast evidence of corruption, vast evidence of the stolen from the ukrainian people. and in that context with 371 democratically elected rata voted yanukovych his own partywith turning against him. that's the history. what we've resent, heard today with the exception of one member of the security the russian federation, we have heard overwhelming upport for the territorial integrity of ukraine and peaceful dialogue. there are so many options available to russia to safeguard russians of ethnic and to address the concerns that have been made, so many options action.f military so the very simple questions for not support are why

international mediation. why isn't that part of your remarks today? an observer rt mission? why not engage directly with the ukrainian authorities who want resolve this crisis peacefully? why not pull back your forces of sending more? why not? military intervention in the face of a crisis like this s the first resort, it is hard to avoid concluding that russia does not want peace and does not want a diplomatic solution. why choose military action when be consequences could devastating? only someone who fears the truth fearful of monitors who are deployed for the specific urpose of identifying and reporting the truth. that is all, madam president. that the -- that the -- do we

say nothing could be deployed? >> i have a request from france. will give the floor to france. he wanted to make another statement. thank you, madam president. 4 1/2 years ago, i joined this council. and i have had the honor of orking with the distinguished representative of the russian federation for 4 1/2 years. years, i've heard the representer of the russian not interfering with the internal affairs of another country for 4 1/2 years. the representer of the federation would immediately ump up and say there should be no interference in the affairs of another country. which heard a discourse is of interference within the ukraine. affairs of and so i -- everything that ussia has just said is

interference in the internal affairs of the ukraine. econdly, the presenter of russia says that the russian armed forces, the decision for ukraine has not prevented. ha, everyone knows the russian army is controlling crimea. this is a fact. there's no need to enter ukraine. they were already there. russia is currently occupying ukraine. this is a fact. international television says ussian soldiers are not hiding the fact that they're occupying ukraine and surrounding the basis of the ukrainian army. currently, there's a, a ong-standing habit of always dealing with his opponent as a nazi before getting rid of him. this is something that the would do. but, no, all of the demonstrators in kiev, not all them are nazis and the immense majority, they are not the far right or

nationalist radicals. and if you want the evidence of it's quite simple -- elections may take place on may international supervision. under the supervision of the osc. et's let the ukrainians say -- they will decide under intervention or rather onitoring what future they want. i'm very moved by the attachment of the russian federation of the agreement of 21 february, an agreement that they rejected at the time. yes, they rejected it and they it.sed to endorse now they're bringing it as a point. i would call on them to return to the part of wisdom. >> thank you for the statements now give the floor to the representer of the russian federation. comment on houldn't

such small thing, but the colleague, my u.s. if sounds like we were against something -- no, it's not clear what we're against. we're not excluding the role of ome international agencies or bodies. i explained why it is that it might not be enough to do so. but -- then the important one, french to ask the colleague not to engage in hyperbole. hyperbole.eed and secondly, i didn't say the majority of those who protested streets of kiev were national radicals. i didn't say that. the inority of the -- problem is that they were the ones that set the tone but they instruments for the orchestra. nd so they took -- they've taken government authority now in kiev. so with this provocation, they're sending it now to the east and to the territory of crimea, these provocations.

maybe that's enough, thank you. >> i thank the representative of his ussian federation for statement. the representer of the united floor has asked for the to make a statement. you now have the floor, sir. >> madam president, i don't want to prolong the debate but i must take issue with some of the things that the russian said.ador has let's be clear about the facts crimea.'s happened in they've taken over military and civilian airports, nfrastructure, set up roadblocks, pressurized defect.an leaders to they gave other ukrainian units to sur right-hander. they blocked the ports and have the ased forces all along russian-ukrainian border. justification of this action in international law or ukrainegreement between

black sea sian and fleet on the territory of kraine, article 6 of that says very clearly. and i quote, military formations sovereignty ofhe ukraine. shall abide by ukrainian laws interfere in the affairs of ukraine. the agreement justifies military action we have seen crimea.taking in the the russian colleague said now that the russian federation is engaged in the oh monitoring mission to eastern ukraine and crimea. can he confirm therefore that the russian federation accepts few eployment in the next days of such a mission? >> i thank the representative of the united kingdom for his statement.

do i see further requests? yes, the representative of the floor. federation on the >> we're not talking about osc. can't talk about -- we're not talking about osce. hat's their -- they do their own functions, what he said, we support his mission. to be e, that one has discussed. like to -- i would support what they have said, that there's too much disinformation going on. too much. too much -- too many statements. are not s that realistic. i -- many of the -- many of of what the english colleagues said about what's not in in crimea is line with reality. thank you. >> i thank the representative of russian federation for this statement. the representer of ukraine has sked for the floor to make a further statement. >> thank you, madam president.

i will speak russian again in order to be properly understood. what upport what -- ambassador cheken said. hat we had to be extremely honest and speak honestly. clarify a fewt to that were stated in his statement, i'll be clear. occupation or threat monastery on of the in kiev which -- which is in canonical relationship with the patriarch -- we received there was when unrest that there might be some the of provocation against monastery. the monastery made a statement. same day and then repeated

t the next day to the effect that the monastery outside of it by people fromed maidon, simple people so as would not be any provocation. that's the answer, the entire answer. demonstrating, they defended this monastery provocations. the black sea fleet. -- i have --ing to just an amendment. n the treaty it says our agreement -- it says that the american fleet -- the trength is 11,000 people, including about 2,000 marines. 5, 300 other military from he russian armed forces,

11,000 -- now, attention, in last year, our the try was notified by russian side in december that fleet will be maintained at the numerical strength of 11,000. to go back to e jordanian ambassador said. of thed the document s g.a., a resolution where they defined what is aggression? any of the d situations described there will be aggression. paragraphs said, in the territory of a country, he ukraine, you have agreements, armed units of another country, russia.

the black sea fleets. and the ys how many place where they go and if there violation of where they go nd how many without the agreements of the receiving agreements, that's aggression. i'm not even saying that the armed forces that has infringed the air space in at that time about 14 military helicopters came that black not be part of the sea fleets. that's nsport aircraft infringed our space. so there's a larger number, then, an increase in the number of military -- russian military, in violation of all of our agreements and that is aggression. and much e speculation. -- to theained to the

ress and colleagues, we explained. in 1990, that's the first law on independence. and we have something there about national minorities rights and equal equal protection of national interests in any ethnic group ethnic minorities in the first law. 2012, the law that he took procedural, it was adopted under pressure. it was adopted by the former government. didn't take law into account the 2,000 mendments and the opposition didn't vote. we didn't need that legislation because it was enough -- it was law in the ve 1992 constitution. and i would just remind you that the the ukraine went to u -- we took on an obligation to ratify a charter on

minority languages. bear in mind -- >> minority languages, not minorities, but minority languages. language.nority the former governments redid the charter. it's redoing it and they're that it should apply not that guages like crimean need to be protected by should pply to all languages of national minorities that are protected by law. now getting rid of that ball, the government said that the parliaments will look once again of the charter which we undertook to ratify. we signed and ratified. and the russian federation, by the way, did