In its position on the UN Security Council, the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Alexandra Papadopouloustressed that while the UN celebrates the 80th anniversary of its foundation, “People face multiple and serious crises, and many countries suffer from the scourge of war.”

Mentioned in war in Ukrainehe described him ‘Unwristered war of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine’, where “He resisted all diplomatic efforts and led to unprecedented loss of human lives.” As he noted, “For almost four years, Europe has been experiencing the most devastating war on its territory after World War II.”

Mrs Papadopoulou pointed out that Greece supported all the relevant decisions of General meeting; helped Ukraine ‘At the time he needed’ and “He welcomed US leadership initiatives and decisive efforts to end the bloodshed in Ukraine.”

In terms of Three rounds of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia for the exchangethe Deputy Minister underlined that “Greece welcomes these agreements” and called Russia ‘To show good faith in further negotiations’. He regret that Moscow has not accepted a leader and leaders’ meeting so far “has been removed from the course to peace proceeding to risky actions affecting the borders of the EU and NATO. “

“As a steady supporter of the United Nations International Law, Greece categorically condemns every violation of internationally recognized land by land, air or sea.”he noted.

Mrs Papadopoulou reiterated that “any border change As a result of use of violence it is unacceptable and creates hazardous precedent‘, reminding Thucydides’ historical teaching that “War is a choice, not inevitable.”

In closing, called Russia ‘To choose peace and stop hostilities’stressing that the goal must be ‘A permanent, total, fair and enduring peace settlement’, On the basis of international law, the UN Charter and the Helsinki Agreement.

“A peaceful solution for Ukraine without Ukraine is not possible,” noted, noting that Europe is an integral part of every solution and every future peace agreement “It must be based on credible and robust security guarantees” to ensure “an independent, democratic and dominant future for Ukraine”.