Statement by the Republic of Slovenia at the briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine

Thank you very much Madam President.

I would like to begin by thanking ASG Jenča for his briefing.

Madam President,

We find ourselves at a peculiar moment in time, when the integrity of European and global security hangs by a thread. The war on Ukraine has been dangerously escalating in the past couple of months. Some of the latest chapters feel like they come from a work of fiction. Unfortunately, they do not.

I am referring particularly to the reports of the DPRK’s troops deployment to Europe. Such a development is unprecedented and is impacting regional security in multiple parts of the globe. At the same time, this deployment infringes upon multiple Security Council resolutions and needs to be addressed further.

What is more, heating up irresponsible nuclear rhetoric, including the field-testing of a nuclear capable ballistic missile is a cause for concern. It is a chilling reminder of something that – for many decades – the international community worked very hard to avoid.

Madam President,

This war is spreading, intensifying, and taking ever more lives. Just two nights ago, Russia launched a record 188 drones onto Ukraine. 10 days ago, it launched the largest combined air strike in months. The aerial attacks are becoming larger. With more firepower, with modernized weapons. All of this is destroying critical civilian infrastructure and the natural environment in swathes. It comes on top of threats to the physical integrity of civilian nuclear facilities, which is of grave concern to my country.

Madam President, colleagues,

These developments are evidently dangerous. With each passing day, the risk of escalation and spill over increases. We need peace in Ukraine. A peace, which is acceptable to Ukraine. A peace that respects international law, and a peace that is based on the UN Charter.

I thank you Madam President.

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