Mr President,
It is regrettable that Ukraine again needs to present this resolution to this UN Human Rights Council. 
Regrettable, because after more than three years, Russia’s war of aggression continues unabated. 
And with it the assault against the fundamental rights of every Ukrainian. 
Women and girls, boys and men, no one, not even the most vulnerable, are left untouched.

Mr. President, colleagues,
The draft resolution before us doesn’t mince its words. 
It paints a clear, be it a devastating picture. 
And for Ukrainians this is their devastating reality. 
As they have become all too familiar with Russia’s continuous attacks against their cities, their villages, their people. 
It is through the work of the Commission of Inquiry, who’s mandate this draft resolution seeks to extend, that the international community is reminded of this reality.
The findings of the Commission, who has been working objectively, independently and impartially for three years, are also clear.
They have determined that the Russian authorities have committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in the context of their full scale invasion of Ukraine. 
This Council must ensure that the Commission can continue its vital work. 
That victims are heard.
That their testimonies are recorded.
That impunity will not prevail.

Mr President,
Accountability – real accountability – is the foundation of peace. Not just peace in Ukraine, but peace that is just. Peace that endures. And we consider that this resolution and the work of the Commission are a critical step on the path towards accountability.
Given the above the Kingdom of the Netherlands calls on all member States to join consensus on this resolution, which is brought before us by Ukraine itself. 
But if a vote is called let us vote with clarity.
We urge all members of this Council to vote YES.