Open update on the situation in Ukraine was carried out by the UN Security Council on request of Greece, Slovenia, Denmark, France, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
The Council was informed by the Assistant Secretary General of Europe, Central Asia and America, Miroslav Genzaand the assistant Secretary -General for Humanitarian Affairs, Joy.
The meeting was also attended by Ukraineas well as some states in the region under Rule 37 of the Provisional Procedure Regulation of the Council.
The Security Council had last met for Ukraine on June 20. Since then, conditions on the field have deteriorated, as Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine. At the same time, Moscow has intensified its air campaign, launching mass attacks with drones and missiles across the country.
Genza: civilians increased by nearly 50%
At the meeting, Mr. Genza said that Russian rocket attacks and drones have ‘Catastrophic consequences for the civilian population’while in June they were recorded ‘Most of the victims of the last three years’. Since the beginning of war, they have been killed 13.580 civilians, of which 716 children.
Condemning every blow against civilians and infrastructure, wherever it happens, he stressed that ‘The ongoing attack on civilians is absolutely unacceptable’. At the same time expressed “worry” For reports of victims within Russia by Ukrainian drones, although the UN cannot verify them.
Particular concern caused and “Attacks near the Zaporizia Nuclear Station”as well as the loss of electricity of the station. “Any nuclear incident should be avoided at all costs”he said.
Mr. Genza welcomed progress in negotiations in Istanbul, especially at ‘Exchanges of captives and corpses’ and called for ‘Complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ as first step toward a “Fair and Sustainable Peace”.
Mrs Msuja warned that the situation in Ukraine “It continues to deteriorate rapidly”, with new waves of attacks that “have destroyed lives and infrastructure in many areas”. In the first half of 2025, the losses of civilians increased by nearly 50% compared to last year.
‘There is no longer a safe place in Ukraine’stressed, describing attacks that hit “Kindergartens, Metro Stations, Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers”, among other things in Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkov and Ivano-Frankings.
Mrs Msuya said almost 13 million people need help but ‘Limited resources allow us to only reach a small part’. Access to areas such as Peninson and Donetsk remains unsafe while in areas under Russian control “It remains extremely limited.”
He was concerned with the Ukrainian president’s decree on leaving the Court of Prohibition Treaty by personnel, saying that “Exceptions due to a threat or military necessity do not prevail in international humanitarian law.”
Stamatekos: immediate and unconditional ceasefire of fire
Greece’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN John Stamatekos He strongly condemned Russia’s ongoing serious attacks on the civilian population and Ukraine infrastructure, as well as any attack on civilians, which constitute gross violations of international law, including humanitarian law and human rights law.
He welcomed the July 9th July ruling of the European Court of Human Rights, with which the Court unanimously ruled Russia responsible for blatant and extensive violations of at least 10 fundamental human rights in Eastern Ukraine and the establishment of a special court.
Mr Stamatekos also welcomed the three rounds of direct bilateral talks and the deals on the exchange of prisoners, including the latest on July 23, but expressed Greece’s regret for the fact that peacekeeping efforts have not produced other tangible results and eventually stopped.
Reiterated that no peace effort can have substantial results if hostilities continue and stressed the need for immediate and unconditional ceasefire of fireas the first step towards a total, fair and lasting peace, In accordance with international law and the map of the United Nations and with full respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Hagovissin: Russia is “militarizing children” – blatant violation of international humanitarian law
Ukrainian Christina reported that the situation “Not only has it not improved, but Russia has intensified its terror campaign.” by attacks that “They break every previous record in number of rockets and drones.”
Called on the international community to reinforce Ukrainian air defense, stressing that “For millions of Ukrainians, these systems make the difference between life and death.”
Accused Russia that “Militize, Russian and integrates children into paramilitary organizations”tooling the education and “Building a reserve army for war not only against Ukraine but also in the” collective Western world “.”
Mrs Hagovissin also denounced the ‘Demographic alteration’ through colonization. Moscow, he said, provides mortgages exclusively to Russian citizens, military, teachers, families and threatens with administrative deportation of those Ukrainians who refuse to receive Russian passports. ‘It’s about blatant violation of international humanitarian law »he said.
Ukraine reminded that she accepted a proposal for ‘Complete and unconditional ceasefire’ promoted by the US 136 days ago. “Ukraine has a political will for a diplomatic solution. Russia systematically rejects any credible proposal, “he said, complaining to Moscow for” misleading claims “ In Constantinople’s negotiations on the abducted minors.
“Of the 339 children we declared, Russia only responded to only one fifth. For over 200 children, there was no answer »he said, noting that the return of six children was reached “Only thanks to Qatar’s mediation not by Russia’s goodwill.”
In closing, he reiterated the call for immediate adoption of a resolution by the Security Council in favor of “full, direct and unconditional ceasefire of at least 30 days”, noting that “Ukraine is ready to convene a summit for peace by the end of August.”
Shay: There is no military solution in this conflict
The US stressed that they have passed ‘Over 100 days’ From the adoption of resolution 2774, which calls for immediate ceasefire and constant peace.
US Deputy Permanent Representative Dorothy Shay emphasized the US fixed position that ‘There is no military solution in this conflict’noting that President Trump “He gave President Putin 50 days to agree on a peace deal”. Otherwise, “The United States is ready to take further measures.”
Mrs Shay also called on China to stop the exports of dual use to Russia.
“Beijing’s claim that he has implemented rigorous controls collapses in front of the daily finding of Chinese components to drones and weapons used by Russia.” He stressed.
In closing, he appealed to all UN Member States. “Now is the time to do our duty to end this war” noted.
Russia has argued that Western weapons traditions to Ukraine are the main obstacle to peace, and has called for a security council on July 31.
Paulianzki: They are afraid of the actions of their own troops
“Any damage to political installations is caused exclusively by the actions of the Ukrainian Air Defense developed in residential areas, in violation of international humanitarian law. The Ukrainians are well aware of it: they are not the Russian attacks that are afraid, but the actions of their own troops. “said Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Dmitry Paulianski.
Source :Skai
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