Statement by the diplomatic community - Slovakia
Statement by the diplomatic community
24 February 2023 marks one year since the beginning of Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full scale invasion against Ukraine. Russia’s barbaric war of aggression has caused untold suffering to the indomitable people of Ukraine. It has also affected millions of people around the world, including in the Global South.
As we mark this sombre milestone, we reaffirm our full support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, as well as Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russian aggression. We condemn in the strongest terms Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and demand the unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine. As partners, friends and allies, we express solidarity with the people of Ukraine and commend their courage and determination in standing up to Russia’s invasion. Russia must be held to account for the crimes and destruction committed in Ukraine. Our countries will continue providing political, economic, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine for as long as it takes. We commend Slovakia’s steadfast stance against Russia’s actions, the generous welcome given to Ukrainians forced to leave their homes, and the supply of equipment to help Ukraine defend itself. For peace, freedom and democracy to prevail in Europe, Ukraine must triumph. We stand with Ukraine.
Signatories:
- Embassy of the Republic of Albania
- Embassy of the Commonwealth of Australia
- Embassy of the Republic of Austria
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium
- Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
- Embassy of Canada
- Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
- Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
- Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark
- Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
- Representation of the European Commission
- Embassy of the Republic of Finland
- Embassy of the French Republic
- Embassy of Georgia
- Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Embassy of the Hellenic Republic
- Embassy of the Republic of Iceland
- Embassy of the Republic of Italy
- Embassy of Ireland
- Embassy of Japan
- Embassy of the Republic of Latvia
- Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
- Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Embassy of New Zealand
- Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway
- Embassy of the Republic of Poland
- Embassy of the Portuguese Republic
- Embassy of Romania
- Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden
- Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Embassy of the United States of America