Source: United Nations (video statements)
Speaking at a Council meeting on Ukraine, the UN senior political affair official Kayoko Gotoh reiterated, “attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, are prohibited under international law.”
Gotoh noted to the Council that the United Nations has repeatedly warned against any action that could further escalate or expand this devastating war, now well in its fourth year.
Following repeated alleged violations of airspace of several European countries, she said the world body is following with concern the recent reported incidents involving shipping and port infrastructure in the Black Sea.
Applying the same concern over nuclear safety, the UN political affairs official reiterated, “Any military actions endangering the safety and security of nuclear plants are unconscionable, irresponsible and must immediately cease.”
She also highlighted, “We remain deeply concerned about systematic violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the areas of Ukraine occupied by the Russian Federation, as reported by OHCHR.”
“These violations undermine the principles of international humanitarian law set to safeguard human dignity and the protection of civilians,” Gotoh added.
She said, “We recall the international obligations with regards to treatment of prisoners of war, including related to access to information regarding their places of detention.”