As war in Ukraine reached a sad two and a half year mark, Slovenia and the US, the co-penholders of the political file on Ukraine, called for a Council meeting to discuss the latest developments. Slovenia reiterated that it is high time to begin a peace process with both parties involved and to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in the region.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is the most extensive conventional war the world has seen in decades and it continues to have destructive consequences for civilians and critical civilian infrastructure. Just recently, Russia launched one of the largest combined strikes we have seen since the beginning of the war. On 26 and 27 August, almost 300 drones and missiles were launched to hit apartment buildings and energy infrastructure across Ukraine.

In addition, the UN recorded more than 1200 civilian casualties in July alone, which makes it the deadliest month for civilians in almost two years. “The sheer extent of human life lost to this war instigated by Russia is intolerable and it compels us to look for peace – a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and its people,” underlined Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, calling for a peace process to begin.

Slovenia expressed concerns over the last incidents regarding nuclear sites in the region, notably at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. “Any attack on the civilian nuclear facility or the prevention of its normal operation could result in an unimaginable, long-term humanitarian and environmental disaster. Slovenia is ready to engage in order to prevent it,” concluded the Ambassador.

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