ES-11/1. Aggression against 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, and Recalling the obligation 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.
Recalling also its resolution 2625 (XXV) of 24 October 1970 (Declaration on Friendly Relations), and reaffirming the principle 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 its resolution 3314 (XXIX) of 14 December 1974, which defines aggression as the use of armed force by a State against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or political independence of another State.
Condemning the 24 February 2022 declaration by the Russian Federation of a "special military operation" in Ukraine, and condemning the decision of the Russian Federation to increase the readiness of its nuclear forces.
Expressing grave concern at reports of attacks on civilian facilities such as residences, schools and hospitals, and at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in and around Ukraine.
Operative Paragraphs (Demands and Decisions)
- Reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters.
- Deplores in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of Article 2 (4) of the Charter.
- Demands that the Russian Federation immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine.
- Also demands that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
- Demands that the Russian Federation immediately and unconditionally reverse the decision related to the status of certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine.
- Demands all parties to allow safe and unfettered passage and to facilitate the rapid, safe and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance.
- Deplores the involvement of Belarus in this unlawful use of force against Ukraine.
- Condemns all violations of international humanitarian law and demands that all parties ensure respect for and the protection of all medical and humanitarian personnel.
- Urges the immediate peaceful resolution of the conflict through political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means.
- Decides to adjourn the eleventh emergency special session of the General Assembly temporarily.