英文版 [New York, February 17] UN Reaffirms Ukraine Peace Agreements Must Respect Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Senior United Nations political officials reiterated on Monday at the Security Council that any peace agreements concerning Ukraine must comply with the UN Charter and international law, fully respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Dmytro Filipskyi, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe in the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, briefed member states on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He stressed that diplomatic efforts must focus on achieving a just and lasting peace.
Filipskyi stated: “The United Nations encourages all stakeholders to engage in dialogue and welcomes the active participation of both Ukraine and the Russian Federation in concrete initiatives to mitigate the impact of the war on civilians and reduce conflict.” He also reiterated Secretary-General Guterres’ position: “Any peace solution must be grounded in the UN Charter, international law, and General Assembly resolutions, fully respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.”
The Security Council session coincided with the tenth anniversary of Resolution 2202, which had endorsed the 2015 Minsk agreements signed by the OSCE, Russia, Ukraine, and leaders of Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. The resolution outlined a comprehensive package, including an immediate ceasefire in Donetsk and Luhansk and the withdrawal of heavy weapons by both parties to establish secure zones.
Filipskiy emphasized that the anniversary is a sobering reminder of the limits of past diplomatic efforts and the consequences of failing to secure peace. He commended the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission for eight years of monitoring ceasefire violations and promoting dialogue, noting that these experiences provide valuable lessons for future diplomacy.
He stressed: “The Minsk agreements show that signing ceasefire deals alone does not guarantee an end to violence. Preventing renewed conflict requires genuine political will and a deep understanding of the complex, multilayered issues affecting Ukraine and the broader region.”
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