Discurso do Representante Permanente, Embaixador Ronaldo Costa Filho, em reunião do Conselho de Segurança sobre a manutenção de paz e segurança na Ucrânia - 23 de novembro de 2022 (texto em inglês)

Mr President,

Brazil reaffirms that attacks against civilian targets, including energy and transport infrastructure, are unjustifiable and constitute violations of international law and international humanitarian law. We urge the parties to suspend hostilities immediately, avoiding a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the affected areas.

The bombings of recent days have once again highlighted the risks that the conflict poses to regional stability. We take note, with concern, of the announced deployment of air defence systems in Polish territory, close to the border with Ukraine. In light of the incidents on the 15th of November, the moment calls for prudence. It is necessary to act responsibly and at all costs prevent the conflict from taking on even greater proportions.

Mr President,

No topic has received as much attention from the Council since February as the conflict in Ukraine. Nevertheless, despite the frequency of our meetings, we are no closer to peace. The recurrent exercise of finger pointing and blame shifting in our meetings has not brought the situation any closer to a peaceful solution.

As important as it is to condemn the violations committed during the course of the crisis, we must always remember that such narratives are irrelevant to the civilian population. On both sides of the front line, peace is the main aspiration. We encourage Council members to explore avenues for opening dialogue between the parties, based on respect for Ukraine`s sovereignty and recognition of the legitimate security concerns of all parties involved.

I thank you.