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/
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/guyana/guyana-calls-full-respect-ukraines-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity_en?s=141
https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15778.doc.htm
https://legal.un.org/avl/ha/att/att.html
https://www.minfor.gov.gy/un-security-council/statement-delivered-ms-stephanie-savory-first-secretary-permanent-mission
https://ukraine.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/Ukraine%20-%20protection%20of%20civilians%20in%20armed%20conflict%20%28October%20%202025%29_ENG_0.pdf
