Italy’s president says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot be solved by rewarding Moscow’s aggression | EUROtoday

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Italy’s president advised the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can’t be solved by rewarding its aggression and peace can solely come when Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are restored.

Sergio Mattarella mentioned Italy, which now heads the G7 conferences, and lots of worldwide companions have come to Ukraine’s protection to help the precept that solidarity have to be given to nations attacked by acts that violate worldwide regulation and the U.N. Charter.

“No state, no matter how powerful or how equipped it is with a menacing nuclear arsenal can think of violating principles, including the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of another country without facing sanctions,” he mentioned.

Mattarella mentioned the tip of two world wars and the collapse of the Soviet Union had introduced new hope to Europe, and that “Russia has taken on the great historic responsibility of having brought war back to the heart of the European continent.”

The Italian president harassed that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t merely a regional battle since Moscow needs to train world affect. Russia is a veto-wielding everlasting member of the U.N. Security Council, which is charged with guaranteeing worldwide peace and safety.

The warfare in Ukraine, as soon as one of many world’s predominant bread baskets, has created meals and vitality scarcities, particularly in elements of Africa, he mentioned.

Mattarella added that the peace dividends that incentivized the allocation of assets to growth as a substitute of arms after the tip of the Cold War have been wasted as Russia turns again time and begins a brand new arms race.

With the warfare in Ukraine now in its third 12 months, he mentioned Italy, its worldwide companions and other people in every single place are dedicated to reaching a peaceable and long-lasting resolution to the battle.

“Not just any solution, though, let alone a solution which would reward the aggressor and humiliate those being attacked, setting a dangerous precedent for everyone,” Mattarella said.

“If peace is to be fair and long lasting, it must be based on the noble and inalienable principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations,” he added.