Russia바카라 사이트檚 invasion has injured thousands and deprived them of treatment: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Bush stresses that justice must be delivered for all those who have suffered and those who have lost their lives at the hands of President Putin.
Mr. Chair, only two weeks ago in this Council, we reminded Russia of its obligations, under international law, to protect civilians, civilian infrastructure and those seeking medical care, including combatants.聽 We also reminded Russia of the consequences of turning its back on these obligations.聽 However, once again, we are presented with yet more evidence of Russia바카라 사이트檚 callous disregard for life in the pursuit of its illegal invasion.
The made for sobering reading, detailing Russia바카라 사이트檚 continued targeting of healthcare facilities and personnel in direct contravention of International Humanitarian Law.聽 According to the WHO, Russian forces have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian medical facilities, striking hospitals, ambulances, medics, patients, and even newborns.聽 At least 395 attacks have been reported since Russia바카라 사이트檚 invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, particularly impacting the most at-risk and marginalised groups in Ukraine such as women, children, minority groups, the disabled and the elderly.聽 We will not let these actions go unanswered.
Russia바카라 사이트檚 invasion has injured thousands, mentally as well as physically, and then deprived them of treatment and care when they needed it the most.聽 It is heartless and unforgivable.聽 As well as those who have been injured as a direct result of the Russian government바카라 사이트檚 actions, many more are at risk of ill-health due to reduced access to routine and preventative healthcare, including pharmacy services; sexual and reproductive health care; and vaccination for diseases such as COVID-19 and polio.聽 In addition, organisations such as M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res and UNICEF have reported on the devastating effects of the invasion on mental health, particularly amongst children who have been injured, witnessed acts of violence and displaced from the familiarity of their homes. The UK is the largest donor to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, providing life-saving assistance, however we are concerned that this will not reach all those who so desperately need it.
The Moscow Mechanism report highlighted the 바카라 사이트榗atastrophic바카라 사이트� conditions in areas under temporary Russian control.聽 Major cities such as Kherson are likely to face a humanitarian crisis due to a shortage of medicines, yet humanitarian aid organisations are being denied access to deliver urgently needed supplies and medical expertise.聽 The WHO have warned of a lack of antibiotics for battlefield injuries, patients unable to receive early diagnosis and treatment for cancer; people unable to receive medications for hypertension; and diabetics who cannot access insulin, resulting in worsening illness and preventable deaths.
We have also heard the horrific reports of 바카라 사이트榝iltration camps바카라 사이트�, disappearances, and illegal detentions in these areas.聽 We were shocked and appalled to learn of the reported death of British National Paul Urey, whilst in the custody of Russian proxies in eastern Ukraine.聽 Mr. Urey was a civilian who was detained whilst undertaking humanitarian work in Ukraine.聽 I reiterate the words of my Foreign Secretary, 바카라 사이트渢he Russian government and its proxies are continuing to commit atrocities. Those responsible will be held to account.바카라 사이트�
Russia must bear full responsibility for Mr. Urey바카라 사이트檚 death.聽 Just as Russia must bear full responsibility for the countless other deaths of those illegally detained and tortured; of those targeted at medical facilities and hospitals when at their most vulnerable; for the heroic and selfless medical staff who only wanted to help and heal; for four year old Liza Dmitrieva on the way home from her speech therapy session in Vinnytsia.聽 The list tragically goes on. We will ensure that justice is delivered for Liza, for all those who have suffered and for those who have lost their lives at the hands of President Putin.聽 As has been said many times, he alone can stop this horror and bloodshed, he simply chooses not to.
Through humanitarian assistance, and our commitments on military aid, economic assistance, sanctions and accountability, we will support and stand by Ukraine in their fight against Russia바카라 사이트檚 tyranny.聽 On many fronts, Russia has already lost.聽 It must end this illegal war now, withdraw its troops from the whole of Ukraine, and take responsibility for its actions.