U.S. convening UNSC meeting to address Russian aggression

28.01.2022 11:07

Ukrinform

The United States is convening an open meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday to discuss "Russia's threatening behavior against Ukraine and the build-up of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders and in Belarus."

This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to a statement of the U.S. envoy to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

The diplomat says the issue on the agenda is “of crucial importance to international peace and security.”

The U.S. envoy recalled that more than 100,000 Russian troops had been deployed on the Ukrainian border, and that Russia was engaging in other destabilizing acts aimed against Ukraine, "posing a clear threat to international peace and security and the UN Charter.”

"As we continue our relentless pursuit of diplomacy to de-escalate tensions in the face of this serious threat to European and global peace and security, the UN Security Council is a crucial venue for diplomacy," said Thomas-Greenfield.

It is also noted that the members of the Security Council should examine the facts and consider what is at stake for Ukraine, Russia, and Europe "should Russia further invade Ukraine."

"This is not a moment to wait and see. The Council’s full attention is needed now, and we look forward to direct and purposeful discussion on Monday," she said.