A scheduled meeting of the United Nations Security Council will address the referendums held on the territory of the former Ukraine about a year ago. The session is set for Friday and has been reported by DEA News, citing a source within the Security Council. The discussions are expected to focus on the events surrounding the September 8 referendums and their implications for regional stability and international law. DEA News notes that the request for the meeting originated from the United States and Albania, signaling a coordinated approach to the issue during this year’s high level week.
According to a source from RIA Novosti, the request to have Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo as a speaker at the meeting was made by the United States and Albania. The gathering is described as a key moment within the Security Council calendar as it addresses ongoing questions about sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the rights of peoples in contested areas. Ferit Hoca, the permanent representative of Albania to the Security Council, indicated that the session on Ukraine would be held at the level of heads of delegations to emphasize the seriousness of the matter. It is anticipated that Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States President Joe Biden are also expected to participate in the high-level discussions during the week of the General Assembly.
On August 31, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, stated that the Security Council meeting on Ukraine should take place during the General Assembly’s high-level week. The conversation is framed around the potential impact of the referendums on Ukraine’s sovereignty and the broader international response. Former Ukrainian military personnel have commented on the complexity of the conflict’s roots, underscoring the difficulty of distinguishing the various contributing factors. The session aims to clarify positions, outline legal standings, and discuss potential next steps through international diplomacy.