UN / UKRAINE
24-Aug-2022
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Security Council, "The Russian military has turned the territory of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia power plant, into a war zone. This is a fact,” adding that “Russia should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail.” UNIFEED
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LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / RUSSIAN / CHINESE / NATS
DATELINE: 24 AUGUST 2022, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
TRT: 06:28
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / RUSSIAN / CHINESE / NATS
DATELINE: 24 AUGUST 2022, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
SHOTLIST
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, exterior UN Headquarters
24 AUGUST 2022, NEW YORK CITY
2. Pan left, Member states voting, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (English) António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Despite progress on the humanitarian front, fighting in Ukraine shows no signs of ending, with new potential areas of dangerous escalation appearing.”
4. Wide shot, Security Council
5. SOUNDBITE (English) António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety, or security of the nuclear plant are simply unacceptable. Any further escalation of the situation could lead to self-destruction.”
6. Med shot, Guterres, Jun, DiCarlo
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosemary DiCarlo Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations:
“The human and material toll of the war is tragic, colossal, and evident. First and foremost, for Ukraine and its people. The economic consequences for the rest of the world are ominous and growing. But the conflict is also having an impact that, although less tangible, is just as perilous.”
8. Wide shot, Security Council
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosemary DiCarlo Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations:
“In deepening global divisions and exacerbating mistrust in our institutions, the war is weakening the foundations of our international system. The consequences of a breakdown in how the world manages questions of peace and security are frightening to contemplate. This war is not only senseless, but exceedingly dangerous, and it touches all of us. It must end.”
10. Wide shot, Security Council
11. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“I've received information. Russia has launched missiles against the Dnipropetrovsk region. Against the railroad station. The railroad cars at the station. 50 people were injured. Unfortunately, the death toll could increase. This is our life every day. This is how Russia got prepared for this UN session.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
13. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“Today, our country celebrates the day, the Independence Day, and now every one of you can see how much the world is dependent on our independence and whether Ukraine is at peace, whether our people are safe, whether the integrity of our territory and the availability of our borders are guaranteed. You can take any aspect of this terrible [action] against us, and this aspect will be related to one or another global crisis."
14. Wide shot, Security Council
15. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
"The Russian military has turned the territory of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia power plant, into a war zone. This is a fact. The Russia's armed provocation, shelling, deployment of terrorists on the territory of the station under the Russian flag. Now Europe and neighboring regions face the threat of the radiation pollution. This is a fact.”
16. Wide shot, Security Council
17. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has six reactors. Only one reactor exploded in Chernobyl. The IAEA mission should take permanent control of the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Operation nuclear plant as soon as possible. And Russia should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail and completely withdraw from the station."
18. Wide shot, Security Council
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, United States of America:
“Russia’s goal is as clear as ever: to dismantle Ukraine as a geopolitical entity and erase it from the world map.”
20. Wide shot, Security Council
21. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Russian Federation:
“No one is arguing that it is difficult for Ukrainians today. However, the responsibility for this lies with the Kyiv regime, which came to power in 2014 as a result of an anti-constitutional coup carried out with the help of several Western states. From the very beginning, the new Maidan authorities have been steadily leading the country to disaster, choosing the path of Russophobia and the glorification of Nazi criminals.”
22. Wide shot, Security Council
23. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, China:
“We hope that Russia and Ukraine continue the dialogue communication between them so as to retire to diplomatic negotiations at an early date and create momentum and conditions needed for a ceasefire. The US and NATO should seriously reflect on the roles they have been playing and focus their efforts on what truly is conducive to peace instead of pouring oil over fire.”
24. Wide shot, Security Council
25. SOUNDBITE (English) Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires a.i., European Union Delegation to the United Nations:
“This war is senseless. The humanitarian consequences for millions of civilians are disastrous. Russia could end it tomorrow if it wanted. Until that happens, human lives are wasted, and the war’s global fallout continues, at a time in history where we should focus on the planetary crises which are impacting us all.”
26. Wide shot, Security Council
27. Med shot, journalists, Kyslytsya walking to the stakeout
28. SOUNDBITE (English) Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ukraine:
“No territorial acquisition resulting from the strategy or use of force shall be recognized as lawful. We call upon the Russian Federation to stop its total disregard for its obligations under international law.”
29. Close up, camera
30. SOUNDBITE (English) Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ukraine:
“We remain committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial borders. Today, once again, we reiterate our demand for the immediate cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.”
31. Med shot, Member States Representative leaving the stakeout
1. Wide shot, exterior UN Headquarters
24 AUGUST 2022, NEW YORK CITY
2. Pan left, Member states voting, Security Council
3. SOUNDBITE (English) António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Despite progress on the humanitarian front, fighting in Ukraine shows no signs of ending, with new potential areas of dangerous escalation appearing.”
4. Wide shot, Security Council
5. SOUNDBITE (English) António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety, or security of the nuclear plant are simply unacceptable. Any further escalation of the situation could lead to self-destruction.”
6. Med shot, Guterres, Jun, DiCarlo
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosemary DiCarlo Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations:
“The human and material toll of the war is tragic, colossal, and evident. First and foremost, for Ukraine and its people. The economic consequences for the rest of the world are ominous and growing. But the conflict is also having an impact that, although less tangible, is just as perilous.”
8. Wide shot, Security Council
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosemary DiCarlo Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations:
“In deepening global divisions and exacerbating mistrust in our institutions, the war is weakening the foundations of our international system. The consequences of a breakdown in how the world manages questions of peace and security are frightening to contemplate. This war is not only senseless, but exceedingly dangerous, and it touches all of us. It must end.”
10. Wide shot, Security Council
11. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“I've received information. Russia has launched missiles against the Dnipropetrovsk region. Against the railroad station. The railroad cars at the station. 50 people were injured. Unfortunately, the death toll could increase. This is our life every day. This is how Russia got prepared for this UN session.”
12. Wide shot, Security Council
13. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“Today, our country celebrates the day, the Independence Day, and now every one of you can see how much the world is dependent on our independence and whether Ukraine is at peace, whether our people are safe, whether the integrity of our territory and the availability of our borders are guaranteed. You can take any aspect of this terrible [action] against us, and this aspect will be related to one or another global crisis."
14. Wide shot, Security Council
15. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
"The Russian military has turned the territory of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia power plant, into a war zone. This is a fact. The Russia's armed provocation, shelling, deployment of terrorists on the territory of the station under the Russian flag. Now Europe and neighboring regions face the threat of the radiation pollution. This is a fact.”
16. Wide shot, Security Council
17. SOUNDBITE (English interpreter) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine:
“Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has six reactors. Only one reactor exploded in Chernobyl. The IAEA mission should take permanent control of the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Operation nuclear plant as soon as possible. And Russia should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail and completely withdraw from the station."
18. Wide shot, Security Council
19. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, United States of America:
“Russia’s goal is as clear as ever: to dismantle Ukraine as a geopolitical entity and erase it from the world map.”
20. Wide shot, Security Council
21. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Russian Federation:
“No one is arguing that it is difficult for Ukrainians today. However, the responsibility for this lies with the Kyiv regime, which came to power in 2014 as a result of an anti-constitutional coup carried out with the help of several Western states. From the very beginning, the new Maidan authorities have been steadily leading the country to disaster, choosing the path of Russophobia and the glorification of Nazi criminals.”
22. Wide shot, Security Council
23. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, China:
“We hope that Russia and Ukraine continue the dialogue communication between them so as to retire to diplomatic negotiations at an early date and create momentum and conditions needed for a ceasefire. The US and NATO should seriously reflect on the roles they have been playing and focus their efforts on what truly is conducive to peace instead of pouring oil over fire.”
24. Wide shot, Security Council
25. SOUNDBITE (English) Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires a.i., European Union Delegation to the United Nations:
“This war is senseless. The humanitarian consequences for millions of civilians are disastrous. Russia could end it tomorrow if it wanted. Until that happens, human lives are wasted, and the war’s global fallout continues, at a time in history where we should focus on the planetary crises which are impacting us all.”
26. Wide shot, Security Council
27. Med shot, journalists, Kyslytsya walking to the stakeout
28. SOUNDBITE (English) Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ukraine:
“No territorial acquisition resulting from the strategy or use of force shall be recognized as lawful. We call upon the Russian Federation to stop its total disregard for its obligations under international law.”
29. Close up, camera
30. SOUNDBITE (English) Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ukraine:
“We remain committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial borders. Today, once again, we reiterate our demand for the immediate cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.”
31. Med shot, Member States Representative leaving the stakeout
STORYLINE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "The Russian military has turned the territory of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia power plant, into a war zone. This is a fact,” adding that “Russia should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail.”
Addressing the Security Council today (24 Aug) via videoconference, Zelenskyy said that Russia has launched missiles against the Dnipropetrovsk region
According to the Ukrainian President, 50 people were injured.
“Unfortunately, the death toll could increase,” he added, “This is our life every day. This is how Russia got prepared for this UN session.”
He also said, “now every one of you can see how much the world is dependent on our independence and whether Ukraine is at peace, whether our people are safe, whether the integrity of our territory and the availability of our borders are guaranteed.”
He added, “you can take any aspect of this terrible [action] against us, and this aspect will be related to one or another global crisis."
About the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Zelenskyy said that “Russia's armed provocation, shelling, deployment of terrorists on the territory of the station under the Russian flag. Now Europe and its neighboring regions face the threat of the radiation pollution.”
He also noted that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has six reactors, while only one reactor exploded in Chernobyl.
“The IAEA mission should take permanent control of the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Operation nuclear plant as soon as possible” he stated.
Today’s Security Council meeting marked six months since the outbreak of hostilities on 24 February.
The meeting also coincided with the anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence in 1991.
In his remarks to the Security Council, Secretary-General António Guterres said that despite progress on the humanitarian front, “fighting in Ukraine shows no signs of ending, with new potential areas of dangerous escalation appearing.”
He also stated that “any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety, or security of the nuclear plant are simply unacceptable. Any further escalation of the situation could lead to self-destruction.”
Also addressing Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said that civilians are paying a heavy price in this war.
During the past 181 days the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded 13,560 civilian casualties: 5,614 killed and 7,946 injured.
These figures are based on verified incidents; actual numbers are considerably higher.
She also said that human rights violations are continuously reported.
According to DiCarlo, the arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of civilians, including local authorities, journalists, civil society activists, and other civilians, continues.
At least 17.7 million people, or 40 percent of the Ukrainian population, need humanitarian assistance and protection, including 3.3 million children.
DiCarlo said that the human and material toll of the war is “tragic, colossal, and evident. First and foremost, for Ukraine and its people. The economic consequences for the rest of the world are ominous and growing.”
The conflict is also having an impact that, “although less tangible, is just as perilous,” she noted.
“In deepening global divisions and exacerbating mistrust in our institutions, the war is weakening the foundations of our international system. The consequences of a breakdown in how the world manages questions of peace and security are frightening to contemplate. This war is not only senseless, but exceedingly dangerous, and it touches all of us. It must end,” she concluded.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated, “Russia’s goal is as clear as ever: to dismantle Ukraine as a geopolitical entity and erase it from the world map.”
Also at the Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federeation to the United Nations, said,“No one is arguing that it is difficult for Ukrainians today. However, the responsibility for this lies with the Kyiv regime, which came to power in 2014 as a result of an anti-constitutional coup carried out with the help of several Western states. From the very beginning, the new Maidan authorities have been steadily leading the country to disaster, choosing the path of Russophobia and the glorification of Nazi criminals.”
Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations said, “we hope that Russia and Ukraine continue the dialogue communication between them so as to retire to diplomatic negotiations at an early date and create momentum and conditions needed for a ceasefire. The US and NATO should seriously reflect on the roles they have been playing and focus their efforts on what truly is conducive to peace instead of pouring oil over fire.”
Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations, said, “This war is senseless. The humanitarian consequences for millions of civilians are disastrous. Russia could end it tomorrow if it wanted. Until that happens, human lives are wasted, and the war’s global fallout continues, at a time in history where we should focus on the planetary crises which are impacting us all.”
Following the Security Council meeting, Sergiy Kyslytsa, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, along with other Permanent Representatives, delivered a ‘Joint Statement on Six Months of Russia’s Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine’ by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
Reading the statement, he said that no territorial acquisition resulting from the strategy or use of force shall be recognized as lawful.
“We call upon the Russian Federation to stop its total disregard for its obligations under international law,” he added
He also said, “We remain committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial borders. Today, once again, we reiterate our demand for the immediate cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.”
Addressing the Security Council today (24 Aug) via videoconference, Zelenskyy said that Russia has launched missiles against the Dnipropetrovsk region
According to the Ukrainian President, 50 people were injured.
“Unfortunately, the death toll could increase,” he added, “This is our life every day. This is how Russia got prepared for this UN session.”
He also said, “now every one of you can see how much the world is dependent on our independence and whether Ukraine is at peace, whether our people are safe, whether the integrity of our territory and the availability of our borders are guaranteed.”
He added, “you can take any aspect of this terrible [action] against us, and this aspect will be related to one or another global crisis."
About the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Zelenskyy said that “Russia's armed provocation, shelling, deployment of terrorists on the territory of the station under the Russian flag. Now Europe and its neighboring regions face the threat of the radiation pollution.”
He also noted that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has six reactors, while only one reactor exploded in Chernobyl.
“The IAEA mission should take permanent control of the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Operation nuclear plant as soon as possible” he stated.
Today’s Security Council meeting marked six months since the outbreak of hostilities on 24 February.
The meeting also coincided with the anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence in 1991.
In his remarks to the Security Council, Secretary-General António Guterres said that despite progress on the humanitarian front, “fighting in Ukraine shows no signs of ending, with new potential areas of dangerous escalation appearing.”
He also stated that “any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety, or security of the nuclear plant are simply unacceptable. Any further escalation of the situation could lead to self-destruction.”
Also addressing Security Council, Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said that civilians are paying a heavy price in this war.
During the past 181 days the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded 13,560 civilian casualties: 5,614 killed and 7,946 injured.
These figures are based on verified incidents; actual numbers are considerably higher.
She also said that human rights violations are continuously reported.
According to DiCarlo, the arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of civilians, including local authorities, journalists, civil society activists, and other civilians, continues.
At least 17.7 million people, or 40 percent of the Ukrainian population, need humanitarian assistance and protection, including 3.3 million children.
DiCarlo said that the human and material toll of the war is “tragic, colossal, and evident. First and foremost, for Ukraine and its people. The economic consequences for the rest of the world are ominous and growing.”
The conflict is also having an impact that, “although less tangible, is just as perilous,” she noted.
“In deepening global divisions and exacerbating mistrust in our institutions, the war is weakening the foundations of our international system. The consequences of a breakdown in how the world manages questions of peace and security are frightening to contemplate. This war is not only senseless, but exceedingly dangerous, and it touches all of us. It must end,” she concluded.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated, “Russia’s goal is as clear as ever: to dismantle Ukraine as a geopolitical entity and erase it from the world map.”
Also at the Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federeation to the United Nations, said,“No one is arguing that it is difficult for Ukrainians today. However, the responsibility for this lies with the Kyiv regime, which came to power in 2014 as a result of an anti-constitutional coup carried out with the help of several Western states. From the very beginning, the new Maidan authorities have been steadily leading the country to disaster, choosing the path of Russophobia and the glorification of Nazi criminals.”
Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations said, “we hope that Russia and Ukraine continue the dialogue communication between them so as to retire to diplomatic negotiations at an early date and create momentum and conditions needed for a ceasefire. The US and NATO should seriously reflect on the roles they have been playing and focus their efforts on what truly is conducive to peace instead of pouring oil over fire.”
Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations, said, “This war is senseless. The humanitarian consequences for millions of civilians are disastrous. Russia could end it tomorrow if it wanted. Until that happens, human lives are wasted, and the war’s global fallout continues, at a time in history where we should focus on the planetary crises which are impacting us all.”
Following the Security Council meeting, Sergiy Kyslytsa, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, along with other Permanent Representatives, delivered a ‘Joint Statement on Six Months of Russia’s Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine’ by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
Reading the statement, he said that no territorial acquisition resulting from the strategy or use of force shall be recognized as lawful.
“We call upon the Russian Federation to stop its total disregard for its obligations under international law,” he added
He also said, “We remain committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial borders. Today, once again, we reiterate our demand for the immediate cessation of hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.”
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