ukraineer ambassador to , the o.s.c.e. as historic connections to many parts of ukraine and to the ukrainian people. what we think is important is that there is a mission at a time when the crisis seems to be escalating rather than the escalating. be carriedat mission out in service of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of ukraine. how you wouldou describe the russian military movement in crimea? do these count as an act of aggression? >> i'm not going to characterize the movements. you will be hearing from the president shortly. the point i have already made is that we are deeply concerned by these reports, deeply concerned by what we see as the facts on the ground. we urge russia to join us in ukraine get back on a path to a brighter future. >> thank you very much. the lithuanian ambassador to spoke with reporters about the situation in ukraine. after his remarks, we will hear from the ambassadors from britain and russia. good afternoon. the members of the security council held an urgent meeting by the perma