The Situation in Ukraine

Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Guyana
Delegate Name: Devinicus Wong

Over the past few years, the heated situation in Ukraine has only grown more devastating. The military invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 fundamentally reshaped global politics, showing the world that such large conflicts cannot simply be ruled out as things of the past. In nearly four years, the war has destroyed swaths of infrastructure, displaced millions, and caused hundreds of thousands of casualties, at least fifty thousand of which have been civilians, according to recent data released by the United Nations. The continuation of the conflict remains a threat not just to the stability of the region, but to nations across the globe. With this in mind, Guyana finds further action on this issue to be a necessity.

Since the expansion of the conflict to a full-scale war, Guyana’s position on this issue has remained unchanged. We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and its people in their fight against aggression, and we reiterate our commitment to the ideal of international peace in accordance with the UN Charter. Guyana has voted in favor of multiple resolutions calling for an end to hostilities, including those in the Februaries of 2023 and 2025. The delegation of Guyana also maintains its position that a long-term solution to the war cannot be achieved through military means; in order for peace to be sustainable, it must occur through the cooperation of all parties involved in addressing the root causes of the conflict. Thus, Guyana is concerned by the continued flow of arms to both nations in the war. In any conflict, the involvement of other nations, either through direct military support or through the supplying of weapons and ammunition, only serves to prolong and, in some cases, further escalate the bloodshed. Additionally, as arms are transported, there always remains a risk that these arms are trafficked and end up in the hands of unauthorized individuals. In 2013, Guyana became the second nation to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty (ACC), which seeks to establish regulations regarding arms transfers and prevent their authorization in situations where there is high risk of negative humanitarian consequences.

In an effort to end this devastating conflict, we implore the parties involved to cooperate with one another and formulate a comprehensive peace plan that, as stated prior, addresses the root causes of the conflict. In order for this to be possible though, we first call on the Russian Federation to withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized territories of Ukraine, a crucial step for a just and unleveraged peace. For a lasting treaty that leaves both parties satisfied, all nations must begin the peace process on equal ground. Furthermore, we encourage nations to halt arms flow to the warring states so as to avoid escalating the conflict. Additionally, we strongly urge nations that have not yet ratified the ACC to do so swiftly in order to prevent further trafficking of dangerous weapons. The delegation of Guyana believes that a solution is possible and we will continue to work with our fellow nations to ensure a fair outcome to this conflict.

Works Cited:
https://controlarms.org/blog/guyana-ratifies-arms-trade-treaty-to-confront-real-and-present-danger/
https://dpi.gov.gy/guyana-supports-un-resolution-on-ukraine/
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Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Amyah Kantz

The war in Ukraine did not happen overnight, nor did it start in 2022: this conflict stems from the deep roots of oppression against Ukrainian independence. Ukraine has fought for autonomy for centuries, through the Mongols, Poland, Lithuania, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Nazi Germany, the Russian Federation. They finally gained independence in 1991, but since then, have lived in fear, tension, and instability. In 2014, the Ukrainian government of President Viktor Yanukovych declined the planned Association Agreement with the European Union, ultimately resulting in widespread unrest as protests erupted. Then, in February 2014, a new government was formed, but pro-Russia gunmen soon surrounded the airports in Crimea. The First and Second Minsk Agreements were signed, though the Russian Federation continued to escalate tensions and conduct various military exercises. On February 24th, 2022, the full invasion began. The world is watching this battle approach its fourth year; 3.7 million are internally displaced, 6.9 million fled Ukraine, and 12.7 million people need humanitarian assistance. The crisis in Ukraine is not about “denazification”, authenticity, or nuclear weapons.

Currently, the United Nations has declared that this attack constitutes a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, disregarding the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In February 2025, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2774, mourning the loss of life and urging a swift end to the conflict. Due to division among member nations, most negotiations remain unchanged. Many nations have individually sent aid and support to Ukraine, yet this Council has lacked the capacity to effectively enforce measures. The Republic of Korea has been one of many nations to contribute largely to peace, sending hundreds of millions in assistance. The conflict in Ukraine mirrors regional security threats, heightening concern among nations. The Republic of Korea has notable concerns about the potential spread of further conflict.

The crisis has been of the utmost importance to the Republic of Korea, which believes that this Council must act swiftly to end all aggression. The rule of law is one of the profound values, and it is central to promoting peace and justice. The Republic of Korea encourages this Council to strongly urge peace negotiations and humanitarian assistance. Ukraine is in dire need, and the UN has the responsibility to protect all countries under its jurisdiction. Bilateral cooperation remains essential in achieving a secure, respected resolution. The Republic of Korea is highly concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the Ukrainians and wishes to see the United Nations Security Council negotiate a comprehensive response to this situation. Diplomatic conversations will lead this council to success. It is important to allow both Ukraine and the Russian Federation to be involved in this discussion, ensuring meaningful action.

Works Cited
Center for Preventive Action. “War in Ukraine.” Global Conflict Tracker, Council on Foreign Relations, 27 May 2025, www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-ukraine.
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Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Sierra Leone
Delegate Name: Daniel Hernanz Tello

The situation in Ukraine is one that involves global geopolitics, claims to heritage and tensions between the major powers, making it an extremely complex and difficult issue to solve. Most trace this issue’s start with the fall of the Soviet Union, or more specifically, with Ukraine’s independence from it. When Ukraine became an independent country, it not only split up people whose heritage can be traced back to both Russia and Ukraine, but it gave a chance for the USSR’s enemies, NATO, to get closer to Russia. The critical moment was when Russia requested to join and was not allowed to, which is when something that could have been a new pseudoalliance between two conflicting world powers increased the tensions between them. Afterwards, Ukraine became a fighting ground for the west and the east, with both trying to influence the region and control it, leading to political instability and military conflict. In more recent history, Ukraine tried to join NATO and the EU, after which Russia invaded the region, leading to the disastrous war that seems to be endless. Now a humanitarian crisis continues to plague the region as Russia pushes further and further.

Sierra Leone has continuously condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fully supported its sovereignty. Sierra Leone has always empathized deeply with the Ukrainian people in their struggle towards sovereignty and safety, and has been a close partner of Ukraine, with many of their international students attending schools in Ukraine prior to the conflict. The delegation supported the UNSC resolution 2774 in February 2025, calling for a lasting peace between the two nations. It has also stated that the war’s effects go beyond the region, and disproportionately affect developing nations, like Sierra Leone, as food and energy security are threatened by this conflict. Although the delegation is in full support of the Ukrainian cause, it also looks for a more bilateral solution as its relations with Russia have been improving in recent years.

This is why the delegation of Sierra Leone urges all countries to continue to encourage peace talks between the two countries, and to prioritize a solution over political bargaining between world powers. It is clear to Sierra Leone that if this conflict ensues, more nations will suffer as the price of energy and food increases, political instability continues, and as the people of Ukraine continue to pay the price. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has recommended African mediation to maintain neutrality and mainly “for the sake of humanity.” The delegation of Sierra Leone will push for more neutral and faster means of mediation. Sierra Leone urges all countries in the UNSC to prioritize Ukrainians, remember that this conflict will hurt them in the long run if it does not stop, and to move for more creative ideas that might bring the conflict to a close, as not much has been working.

Works Cited
AfricaNews. “Sierra Leone: President Julius Bio Urges End to Ukraine War for “Sake of Humanity.”” Africanews, 18 May 2023, www.africanews.com/2023/05/18/sierra-leone-president-julius-bio-urges-end-to-ukraine-war-for-sake-of-humanity//.
Al Jazeera. “Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What Is the Minsk Agreement?” Www.aljazeera.com, 9 Feb. 2022, www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/9/what-is-the-minsk-agreement-and-why-is-it-relevant-now.
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Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: China
Delegate Name: Shriya Nallan Chakravarthi

United Nations Security Council
Situation in Ukraine
People’s Republic of China
Shriya Nallan Chakravarthi
Forest Hills Eastern High School

Resolution S/RES/2774 is ineffective, simple, and vague. Although China voted for this resolution, without listing any clear steps toward a solution, the UNSC jeopardizes the lives of both sides. Of course, the simple answer is peace through negotiations, as S/RES/2774 implores Russia and Ukraine to do, but it neither slows conflict in the area nor aids those affected by the global resource shortages. Although China remains neutral in the situation, it knows that collaboration outside of NATO, Russia, and Ukrainian powers is imperative to solving the conflict. But first, Western powers must address their severe biases against all non-Western powers in negotiations, especially their biases against China.

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterates China’s three principles of slowing conflict: no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of the fighting, and no party adding fuel to the flames. China strives to do just that through its neutrality in the invasion and continues to attempt peaceful diplomacy, but Western powers undermine China. Western powers chastise China with baseless accusations of some sort of tie between China and Russia in regards to the conflict, and NATO dismisses any of China’s credibility in peacefully solving the situation. Under China’s global leadership, peace is inevitable. China leads in peacemaking in Southeast Asia. In the Asian-African Conference in 1955, China worked with numerous nations in Asia and Africa in the name of coexistence. In fact, China placed the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence at the crux of its diplomacy. In 2001, China signalled to the World Trade Organization that China is embracing diplomacy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through markets, imperative for peace and lucrative to all parties in all situations and invasions. More recently, on November 26, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted his principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine” and called for a ceasefire and a peaceful solution. Unlike Western-led processes often criticized for bias, China’s approach to diplomacy consistently emphasizes inclusivity and respect for all factions. China is credible and important in resolving international disputes as it’s a neutral broker and a reliable partner in the search for peace, but Western nations refuse to objectively understand China’s power and potential for peace. With factless opinions and accusations of “picking sides” in complex power dynamics, China is falsely categorized as pro-Russia, when in fact, China is ready to help rebuild Ukraine when peace arrives. That peace can only arrive with China’s help.

The People’s Republic of China urges the UNSC to work with nations to collaborate at the peace table. This can only be done if European actors halt their rejection of Chinese collaboration for peace. If NATO wants peace, why is NATO undermining those who are truly neutral in the conflict and influential enough to lead? Partially, Russia was aggravated by NATO’s excessively pro-European influence on its sphere of influence, causing the invasion. China urges the UNSC to reduce the flow of supplies by having a neutral overseeing peacekeeping force made up of non-European nations to regulate the flow of arms and incentivize all parties to slowly reduce the arms given to each side through monetary gain. Before any of that, China proposed an ultimatum: If the UNSC cannot address the fact that NATO is partially responsible for sparking the conflict, spreading anti-non-European propaganda, and undermining China’s peacekeeping influence, then the UNSC can forget about attempting to slow the arms entering the invasion and holding any peaceful meetings as the UNSC watches the many more civilian and military personnel’s lives pro-western biases have destroyed.

Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Cameron Balis

The war in Ukraine is the most noted military conflict in recent years, consisting of some of the old lines drawn during the Cold War. The war in Ukraine has caused a major humanitarian crisis in the region, with a part of the country under Russian control and the war in a stalemate, people have left the country out of fear as of 2025. Although Pakistan is a trade partner with Russia and Ukraine, we have not suspended any dealings for the betterment of all of our economies. Pakistan would like to see a swift end to the conflict between the two nations and wants to see trade relations open back up between Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East in general. We would also like to see a stronger effort for equal representation between the countries in the United Nations Security Council.

Pakistan implores the Security Council to comprehend its stake in the conflict, Russia is in the Security Council, and Ukraine hasn’t been in the Council since 2017. Is that equal representation of sides in this conflict? What also needs to be accomplished in the Security Council is a situation where countries involved need to be held really accountable for their actions. We don’t see accountability from Russia regarding the lack of cooperation in humanitarian aid, and we didn’t see the United States take responsibility for its actions against prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. This lack of accountability needs to be addressed individually by member states. After an agreeable ceasefire is clearly stated between Ukraine and Russia to allow the free flowing access to humanitarian aid to all citizens impacted by the conflict.

What steps Pakistan has taken is a system of neutrality in the conflict. However, we would like to pursue a resolution of complete, unfettered humanitarian access to Ukraine’s people. If those humanitarian movements get attacked, the Security Council needs to take action to reprimand those who violate a resolution. To settle this conflict overall, Pakistan would like to establish more goals regarding sustainability in the form of renewable energy and sustainable housing for all peoples to grow both nation’s infrastructures back to pre-war operations. Along with a calm settlement between countries and their allies to bring alliances and free economic trade between countries so we can all progress in the name of a better world.

Works Cited-
https://glica.org/glimun/committees/situation-in-ukraine/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/23/world/charts-ukraine-war-status-dg/
https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/pakistan-rejects-baseless-and-unfounded-allegations-of-the-involvement-of-pakistani-nationals-in-the-conflict-in-ukraine.

Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Greece
Delegate Name: Luke Roberts

The origin of the conflict in Ukraine is difficult to diagnose. This expansive conflict was unfortunately caused by false accusations and lies. Because of this lack of truth, addressing the causes of this issue should either be done with a grain of salt or not at all. Managing the situation in Ukraine is difficult because there is no guarantee that action will be taken. As previously demonstrated, policies taken into action by this council have proved ineffective, specifically due to their broadness, causing a lack of action. This requires a change in approach to this conflict in an effort to actually resolve this issue. The previous resolution regarding this conflict, resolution S/RES/2774, was inadequate at addressing the conflict, and a succinct end to this war requires a much more comprehensive resolution. De-escalation is required to end this conflict and limit civilian casualties. Civilian lives should be the primary priority of this council and resolution, and Greece believes that UN-monitored removal of arms from the conflict zone is the best way to ensure that civilian lives are protected, alongside action by UN peacekeepers to provide aid. Civilians and threats to civilians must be the primary aspect of any resolution on this topic: the removal of arms from conflict zones also spurs a potential end to this deadly conflict through de-escalation. This conflict does not need to continue, and the lack of progress on either side should be a sign that these years of conflict need to end.

Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Denmark
Delegate Name: Marshall Czlapinski

Country: Denmark
Delegate: Marshall Czlapinski
School: Lakeland Union High School
Committee: Security Council
Topic: Situation in Ukraine

The attacks by Russia against Ukraine are unfounded and cruel. Russia’s war on Ukraine has killed over fifty-three thousand innocent civilians and left hundreds of thousands displaced or needing aid. Ukraine has valiantly fought off the Russians but still struggles to maintain its country and its sovereignty. For years, the Russo-Ukraine war has dragged on with no foreseeable end in sight. While the Ukrainians are stuck on the front line trying to defend their country, their home is being destroyed around them as a global superpower robs them of their resources. The war started with Russia invading Ukraine, and therefore, Denmark believes the war is their fault and that the right thing to do is to support Ukraine and protect its rights as a country.
Ukraine is being bullied by Russia and deserves the aid of the world. Denmark believes that Ukraine requires additional assistance in countering the Russian threat. The acts done by Russia are unexcusable, and Russia should be condemned for its actions. The amount of weapons and aid flowing into Ukraine is necessary to keep Ukraine a sovereign country instead of one owned by the Russians. Denmark insists that countries continue to send aid, whether military or economic, to the Ukrainians in their fight for freedom from oppression. Denmark hopes that other countries will agree to support Ukraine, as we wish to provide Ukraine with an advantage so that it may be able to repel Russia from Ukraine.
The UNSC has struggled so far to take decisive action against either party. Since Russia has voting rights and, more importantly, veto rights, getting any bill passed to aid Ukraine is near impossible. The SC can do little more than debate how to help with no real action. The SC has warned of the humanitarian crisis due to the war and attempted to aid people hurt by the war. However, the main discipline against Russia has come from individual countries in terms of sanctions. These economic sanctions hurt the Russian economy and are used to try and prevent Russia from continuing this war so that trade can resume.
Denmark believes Russia is the cause of the War. Their intent to drag out this war is an affront to peace and international law. Russia has no real claim to Ukraine and is senselessly attacking it and its citizens. The root cause it’s Russia is greedy for resources and therefore Ukrainian land and is using false claims to justify the appalling war in Ukraine. The UNSC must see how Ukraine is not at fault in this conflict and must be aided to repel this tyrannical grab at Ukraine. However, with Russia on the SC, little action can really come from it. Russia maintains the ability to veto motions, leaving countries like Denmark sympathetic to Ukraine unable to help them in this council.
In conclusion, Denmark wishes to help free Ukraine from Russia and its cruel war. Denmark wishes to grant any aid, whether economic or military, to the Ukrainians. Denmark hopes that the SC can aid the Ukrainians, but understands that with Russia present within the SC that little action is achievable. Denmark still hopes that the SC will understand the plight of the Ukrainians and that Russia will pull their troops out of Ukraine and end the pointless suffering caused by these senseless actions.

Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Slovenia
Delegate Name: Ella Woods

Country: Slovenia
Delegate: Ella Woods
School: East Grand Rapids High School
Committee: Security Council
Topic: Situation in Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine escalated into full invasion in February 2022. The root causes of the conflict are territorial disputes which stem from Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Putin has long questioned Ukraine’s right to exist claiming that, “modern Ukraine was entirely created by Russia.” Other than territorial disputes, Putin feared that Nato was trying to institute Ukraine as a member in order to use it as a strategic location against Russia. For several reasons, some believe Putin’s motive of invasion was to erase the state of Ukraine. The UN can push for peace talks, impose more sanctions, and help protect civilians. But Russia, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), holds veto power. An issue that has highlighted a constraint of the UNSC. The UN and many countries have provided funds, pushed for peace talks, and imposed many sanctions but these actions have only served to prolong the conflict.

Peace is crucial to ending the conflict in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the conflict, countries have been supplying arms to both sides of the war. A first step in controlling the flow of weapons into the war zone is ensuring the weapons are being tracked. This will allow the UN to impose penalties on violators and begin monitoring the flow of arms. Which in turn will prevent “grey zone” warfare. While ideally less weapons would be provided to fuel the conflict, Ukraine has a right to defend itself. Under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations so it is not the responsibility of the UNSC to stop them from receiving military funding and aid. In fact, trying to divert sources of weapons could cause arms to fall into the hands of unintended organizations, like the Wagner group out of Russia. Our focus should be on protecting the safety of civilians. The UNSC can provide defense weapons, such as anti-aircraft guns. When used appropriately these will decrease infrastructure destruction.

When the UNSC can agree, and no countries with veto power are involved it can act decisively. For example, during the Korean war the UNSC recommended that member states provide forces which convinced 16 member nations to send troops. These measures were only able to be passed because the Soviet Union had recently boycotted the UNSC and chose not to participate. An example of a conflict in which a nation vetoed an act and prolonged suffering is Syria. In Syria, over 2,700 Syrians had been killed when Russia and China vetoed a resolution. The veto prevented action and enabled further violence.

Slovenia believes that civilian protection should be the UNSC’s primary concern. The UNSC should attempt to resolve the conflict as quickly as possible by establishing a way to track weapons entering Ukraine, providing funding primarily for defense weapons, and continuing to attempt peace talks.

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Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: Panama
Delegate Name: Vincent DelRosso

Country: Delegation of Panama
Committee: United Nations Security Council

Topic: Situation in Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian war has persisted since 2022, much longer than most have expected. This moderate-scale conflict is one that is of much more conflict than what meets the eye. For all intents and purposes, the conflict as we know it today largely finds roots within the 2014 conflict regarding the Crimean region. The Russian seizing of Crimea was a rapid militaristic operation that was undoubtedly a response of Russian power to the pro-western shift that was occurring within Ukraine. The ousting of the former Pro-Russian government within Ukraine did much more than just the Crimea conflict, as anti-Ukrainian rhetoric and propaganda spread throughout the Russian state over the course of the next eight years, some propaganda going as far as painting Ukraine as a Nazi-like state. (Kirby) Thus, despite the 2022 invasion of Ukraine being at a much greater scale than that of what we have seen in the past, it is clear that tensions have been rising since the annexation of Crimea. Yet as the war progresses, there is seemingly some light starting to emerge at the end of the tunnel. But some more recent developments may grow weary of exclusionary peace negations, as the sole true mediator is the United States. The US has shown tendencies in the past to prioritize its own wellbeing through the trading power of the larger countries, which in this case would be Russia. (Center). Yet that is not to say there is no progress being made, as many recent reports show signs of potential closure, with US-Ukrainian Relations bettering and potentially paving forth an outlet for a long overdue conflict.

The Delegation of Panama views the conflict with an outside point of view, and despite solid trade relations with Russia, has condemned Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine. As a smaller country that finds itself relating to Ukraine in many ways, there is no doubt that the Delegation of Panama finds itself in Ukraine’s corner of this conflict. Noting on relations, earlier this year, both the Ukrainian and Panamanian heads of state respectively met to discuss a variety of topics, most of which revolve around Russian-centric topics. The variety of issues that Ukraine has internally faced through the conflict are of the utmost importance to the Delegation of Panama, with the delegation recognizing the many forms of youth displacement and erasing of culture that is undergoing within Ukraine. These issues and more the Delegation of Panama still wishes to address, though not within a security council setting. (Presidential) Along with these humanitarian priorities, the Delegation of Panama has joined much of the west and Ukraine in the sanctions put on Russia. Yet despite the sanctions, the major economic asset of Panama, that being the Panama Canal has still been permissible for Russian usage, as with the rest of the world.

As mentioned earlier, terms provided by the mediating Americans are currently on the table and look to have a shot at success. Yet, while not much is known about the current terms provided, sceptics of the terms point out the fact that throughout the negotiating process American diplomats have pushed for more pro-Russian solutions. Yet, if terms are to be brought forth to the United Nations, the Delegation of Panama on behalf of the Ukrainians wish that this solution be collaborated multi-laterally. The Delegation of Panama wishes for all Russian-occupied land to be returned to the Ukrainians as it were prior to the war, coinciding with war reparations to be paid to Ukraine, where most of the fighting has revenged much of the land. As for what the UNSC can do, the Delegation of Panama would look favorably on arranging a ceasefire of the conflict by promoting increased sanctions on both sides to force them toward the negotiation table. Through this, with an agreed upon ceasefire, the next step logically would be to re-house the millions of displaced Ukrainian and Russian citizens through a multilateral effort between both countries.

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Topic: 2025 – Situation in Ukraine
Country: France
Delegate Name: Elizabeth Zaremski

Country: France
Delegate: Elizabeth Zaremski
School: Williamston High School
Committee: Security Council
Topic: Situation in Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine war has been persisting for almost 3 years. This full-blown invasion of Ukrainian land by Russia has caused countless atrocities. Since February 2022, the war in Ukraine has rapidly become one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. This is due to the sheer amount of time this war has been going on. Nearly 4 million citizens have been displaced from their homes. On top of that, Ukraine also has the second-largest refugee population in the world. This makes getting aid to these civilians extremely hard. The Russian military has been constantly bombarding Ukrainian cities and villages, destroying hospitals and schools. Ukrainian cities like Lysychansk, Luhansk, Alchevsk, Horlivka, and Mariupol are currently under Russian occupation. The fall of other important Ukrainian cities, like Pokrovsk, is imminent, as Ukraine faces increasing pressure from the Russian military. Due to this, many routes of supplies and aid have been disrupted, slowing the flow of these needed supplies to civilians. The UN itself has called upon member countries to help end this conflict and provide the necessary aid to Ukraine.

Since the first day of this conflict, France has chosen to stand firmly with Ukraine and provide the necessary aid to its European ally. The European Council’s Heads of State and Government met on June 23 and 24, 2022, and voted to acknowledge Georgia’s European viewpoint while granting candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova for EU admission.
The visit to Kyiv by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian President of the Council of Ministers Mario Draghi, and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis made that historic step possible. In order to support Ukraine on its European journey, France and its European allies will keep up their efforts. Going along with this, France continues to provide all kinds of aid, like financial assistance, humanitarian, and reconstruction. As of September 1, 2024, more than €434 million had been allocated to humanitarian aid, supporting essential sectors ranging from water, hygiene, education, and health, ensuring food security, protecting fundamental rights, and improving access to healthcare.

France will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia and their invasion. France aims to keep coordinating with its European partners in order to prevent Russia from exploiting the strength of its military and to contribute to bringing peace to Ukraine. Measures like increasing the sanctions on Russia will continue to weaken the Russian military and government as well. There is no peace in the world if violence is rewarded. France will continue to fight against Russia and its imperialist views of Ukraine, a sovereign nation. France encourages other countries to join its cause in denouncing Russia’s actions and to support the cause France, and many other European nations, have to end this war.

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