Ukraine has the right to defend itself from Russian attacks, in particular, by “projecting force” on enemy territory, the British permanent representative emphasized.
The UN Charter gives Ukraine the right to “project force” on the territory of the Russian Federation, which is the aggressor. Fergus Eckersley, political coordinator of the Permanent Mission of Great Britain to the Organization, said this at a meeting of the UN Security Council, reports Ukrinform.
“Direct attacks on civilian infrastructure are a war crime. According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, Ukraine has the right to defend itself from Russian attacks with international law,” stressed the official
He also emphasized that “Russia cannot escalate the war from its own territory, increasing attacks on civilians, while hoping that Ukraine will not try to eliminate the source of the threat.”
Eckersley added that “neither the UK nor our partners seek direct confrontation with Russia or a wider escalation of tensions.” At the same time, he emphasized that “Russia’s disinformation, threats and false accusations will not prevent the United Kingdom or our allies from unreservedly supporting Ukraine, including providing it with the necessary means to protect its people.”
Let’s remember that on Wednesday, August 30, the UN Security Council, at the request of Russia, held a meeting regarding the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine.
Let’s recall that the permanent representative of Ukraine to the UN, Sergei Kislitsa, on Thursday, August 29, called on the members of the Security Council to consider making a decision on allowing Ukraine to launch long-range strikes deep in Russian Federation on legitimate targets.
Source: korrespondent
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