Great Britain once again emphasized the need for a just peace in Ukraine, which should be based on respect for international law and the UN Charter, which provides for the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity. During the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna, the permanent representative of Great Britain to the organization, Neil Holland, expressed his support for Ukraine, emphasizing London's readiness to seek the independence and sovereignty of the Ukrainian state.
Holland also noted that the war started by Russia has already lasted 995 days, and during this time the occupying forces continue to attack civilian infrastructure - schools, hospitals and residential areas. Cities such as Mariupol, Bucha and Kharkiv felt the consequences of this terrorist campaign aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.
According to the British representative, Russia could end the war now, but is seeking support from countries such as North Korea and Iran, continuing its aggression against Ukraine. He stressed that Britain will continue to make efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and to insist on a lasting peace that will be consistent with the principles of the UN Charter.
Among the actions that show the Kremlin's disregard for human life, the diplomat named attacks on the civilian population, the use of torture, forced deportations, and the use of energy resources for military purposes.
