Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhen Perebiynis received copies of credentials from the new ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Ukraine, Martin Oberg, on Tuesday, August 15.
According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Deputy Minister positively noted the high level of bilateral political dialogue between the two countries and thanked Sweden for all-round support of Ukraine, in particular, the strong defense assistance in the form of weapons and military equipment.
In turn, Oberg reaffirmed Sweden’s readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and strengthening cooperation between Kyiv and Stockholm.
The sides also discussed practical steps to implement President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Formula for Peace, support Ukraine on its way to full EU membership, and exchanged views on further development of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has thanked UN member states for extensive support for the Ukrainian resolution “Principles of the UN Charter that underpin a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine,” which was adopted the night before.
“The General Assembly expressed strong support for the importance of restoring a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine based on the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. We welcome that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s vision for peace in Ukraine, as proposed in the Ukrainian Peace Formula, is clearly reflected in the resolution adopted today,” reads the commentary released Thursday evening.
The Foreign Ministry noted that the General Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, which extend to its territorial waters, and identified further steps to end Russian aggression, restore peace and the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the global
“The resolution renews Russia’s call for the immediate withdrawal of all troops from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and the cessation of hostilities,” the office stressed.
It also said that an important outcome was that the UN recognized the need to guarantee accountability for crimes under international law committed on the territory of Ukraine.
“We thank the UN member states for the large-scale support of the Ukrainian resolution, which will be an important step towards further implementation of the Formula of peace President Vladimir Zelensky to restore peace and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine,” – said in the Foreign Ministry.
As reported, on Thursday, February 23, in the renewed 11th emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Russian aggression against Ukraine, 141 states voted “FOR” the resolution initiated by Ukraine “Principles of the UN Charter underlying the comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine”.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has published recommendations for citizens of Ukraine in connection with the aggravation of the security situation in Sri Lanka.
“In connection with the aggravation of the situation in Sri Lanka, we recommend that Ukrainians refrain from staying in crowded places and protests, as well as comply with the instructions of local law enforcement agencies,” the ministry said in a statement.
In the event of an emergency in Sri Lanka, citizens of Ukraine can contact the hotline of the Ukrainian Embassy in India: +91 92055 07157.
Protests in Sri Lanka have been going on for months. In recent days, they were accompanied by riots and arson.
On Saturday, protesters in Sri Lanka broke into the residence of President Gotabai Rajapaksa during the largest anti-government march. As reported by the Associated Press, citing local TV, thousands of protesters broke through the police barricades, they managed to enter the residence. According to Indian media, the president had to urgently leave the residence.
The protesters demand the president’s resignation.
Sri Lanka is experiencing its most serious crisis since 1948, when the country gained independence from Britain.
