UN: "Secretary-General is greatly concerned" - UN spox on independence of LPR and DPR

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Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric commented that the United Nations was ‘greatly concerned’ about the current situation in Ukraine, at a conference in New York on Tuesday. The comments came shortly after Russian president Putin signed a decree recognising the independence of LPR and DPR regions.
“The Secretary-General considers the decision of the Russian Federation to be a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations,” stated Dujarric.
Western countries have expressed fears that Russia could stage a ‘false-flag’ attack to justify invading Ukraine, amid reports that Moscow has concentrated around 150,000 troops next to Ukraine’s border.
Russia has said it is carrying out planned military drills and that some of the troops have been already withdrawn to their permanent bases, though Western countries have said there is no evidence of a pull-back.
On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said military action could begin ‘in the next several days,’ but stressed that a diplomatic solution was still possible. Moscow has denied intending to invade, accusing the West of stoking tensions.

SOT, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General: “The Secretary-General is greatly concerned by the decision by the Russian Federation, related to the status of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. He calls for the peaceful settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, in accordance with the Minsk Agreements, as endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 2015. The Secretary-General considers the decision of the Russian Federation to be a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations, in line with the relevant General Assembly resolutions, remains fully supportive of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders. The Secretary-General urges all relevant actors to focus their efforts on ensuring an immediate cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, preventing any actions and statements that may further escalate the dangerous situation in and around Ukraine and prioritising diplomacy to address all issues peacefully.”

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