68/262. Territorial integrity of Ukraine
The General Assembly,
Reaffirming the paramount importance of the Charter of the United Nations in the promotion of the rule of law among nations.
Recalling the obligations of all States under Article 2 of the Charter to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, and to settle their international disputes by peaceful means.
Recalling also its resolution 2625 (XXV) of 24 October 1970, and reaffirming the principles contained therein that the territory of a State shall not be the object of acquisition by another State resulting from the threat or use of force.
Recalling further the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki, 1975), the Budapest Memorandum (1994), and the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between Ukraine and the Russian Federation (1997).
Noting that the referendum held in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol on 16 March 2014 was not authorized by Ukraine.
Operative Paragraphs (Affirmations and Calls)
- Affirms its commitment to the sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
- Calls upon all States to desist and refrain from actions aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including any attempts to modify Ukraine's borders through the threat or use of force or other unlawful means.
- Urges all parties to pursue immediately the peaceful resolution of the situation with respect to Ukraine through direct political dialogue.
- Underscores that the referendum held in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol on 16 March 2014, having no validity, cannot form the basis for any alteration of the status of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea or of the city of Sevastopol.
- Calls upon all States, international organizations and specialized agencies not to recognize any alteration of the status of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol on the basis of the above-mentioned referendum.