Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes opening remarks at UNGA, says, ‘What can anyone living through war really expect…’
80. The general debate of the United Nations General Assembly entered its second day on Wednesday, September 24th, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the UN’s role in addressing global crises.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Painting Loan: Youtube)
80. The general debate of the United Nations General Assembly entered its second day on Wednesday, September 24th, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the UN’s role in addressing global crises. “Everyone who lives through war for decades for decades, what really expects from the UN or the global system?” He said.
Gaza, Syria and Russia-Ukraine, which the international community could not provide sufficient support. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that the decisive factor in the war with Russia would be a weapon rather than legal frameworks. “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on a gun. Sick, but that’s the truth,” he said.
“Not international law, not cooperation. Weapons decide who survives.” Ukraine’s comments are coming from the US because it continues to face obstacles in providing military assistance from the United States. Zelenskyy also expressed visible disappointment with the structure of the UN Security Council, where Russia is a permanent membership and veto power. “International law, if you don’t have strong friends who are really willing to stand up,” he added.
Russia has veto authority at the United Nations Security Council, a privilege created under the condition of the UN requirement for more, II. As one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (p5), Russia has the right to veto. Even those who deal with global peace and security allows P5-China, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Russia to prevent important decisions.
Russia frequently used this power, used to stop the war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Historically, the Soviet Union of Moscow and his predecessor applied to the veto more often than all other permanent members.
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