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PRESS RELEASE : We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Pakistani friends – UK statement at UN General Assembly [October 2022]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 7 October 2022.

Ambassador Kariuki’s speech at the adoption of a resolution on solidarity with Pakistan and strengthening the humanitarian system after the devastating floods.

Thank you Mr President,

To the people of Pakistan, the victims, and their families we send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.

As the Secretary-General and Ambassador Akram have said, the floods demonstrate the catastrophic effect of climate change. It has hit some of the most vulnerable people in one of the world’s most at-risk countries. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Pakistani friends.

The UK welcomes the adoption of this resolution today. It is vital that the international community continues to support the people of Pakistan, as they look to recover and rebuild, following this disaster.

In September, the UK announced $18.4m to provide shelter and essential supplies to people across the country. This represents 10% of the initial UN flash appeal.

We are committed to working with the Government of Pakistan, international agencies and civil society to best support those in need.

We welcome the work of the UN and the World Bank to respond fast to their urgent needs. We encourage these organisations to work together with the Government of Pakistan and the international community in a coordinated, collaborative, and open manner, so that support to the response and reconstruction efforts are both effective and impactful.

It is important also to ensure a longer term response to improving climate resilience, with the support of the IFIs. At COP26, the UK pledged over $61m to partner with Pakistan to fight climate change, manage water more sustainably and unlock climate investment at COP26 last year.

Mr President,

This is a tragedy of unprecedented proportions: it demonstrates the human impact of climate change, and the need for us all to maintain momentum, as we advance towards COP27.

This catastrophe also emphasises why the world must work hard to build a greater climate resilience, this includes greater commitment to adaptation and adaptation finance as well as the transition to clean energy sources as quickly as possible, committing to and delivering on an ambitious set of NDCs.

Thank you Mr President.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : Scotland can lead the green industrial revolution through independence, new report shows [October 2022]
The press release issued by SNP on 7 October 2022.

A new report into Scotland’s green energy and renewables industry has said that Scotland has the potential to become a green energy powerhouse, creating up to 385,000 jobs, boosting Scotland’s economy by up to £34billion a year by 2050 and lowering energy bills permanently.

The report, by economist Dr David Skilling, suggests that Scotland can increase its green energy output by over five times the currrent rate, increasing from Scotland’s current capacity of 12GW to over 80GW by 2050.

With estimates showing that Scotland has the potential to generate around 10% of Europe’s wave power and posses 25% of the potential European offshore wind and tidal resource, it’s clear that Scotland has the energy to lead the renewables revolution but now we need the powers to make it a reality.

For too long, Westminster has held Scotland’s energy potential back. This has had a devastating impact on our economy and jobs, as well as selling Scotland short in the current energy crisis.

Decision after decision taken by Westminster governments has lost Scotland progress in our drive towards a green, sustainable future. With the scrapping of promised investment in projects like carbon capture and storage, creating a transmission charges system that negative affects Scottish energy producers and pursuing a recklessly damaging Brexit, it’s clear Scotland is being held back by Westminster.

Scotland has a golden opportunity to lead an energy transition that secures net zero, enhances energy security and lowers energy costs for consumers. But to take that opportunity Scotland needs the powers to take action that can only be achieved through independence.

Here’s a breakdown of Scotland’s potential green industrial revolution outlined in the new report. You can read the full report here.

Scotland’s full energy potential

Scotland is an energy-rich nation, and we have the potential to achieve the green equivalent of a new oil boom. The new report illustrates how Scotland is already a green energy powerhouse across the British Isles and can expand on our potential to be a leading European producer of green and renewable energy.
- Already in Scotland we produce over 60% of the UK’s onshore wind energy capacity, leading the way on renewable energy production.
- Renewable electricity accounted for 99% of Scotland’s gross electricity consumption in 2020, up from 24% in 2010. This is one of the highest shares across advanced economies, demonstrating Scotland’s potential as a renewable energy powerhouse.
- Scotland is already a net exporter of electricity. In 2020, 31.8TWh of renewable electricity was generated in Scotland – equivalent of powering all households in Scotland for almost three and a half years.
- The report shows that Scotland has the potential to boost our renewable energy output by more than five times. Rocketing from 12GW of installed renewable capacity to over 80GW by 2050, delivering roughly £14.5billion to Scotland’s economy and 110,000 jobs.
- Scotland has the potential to generate around 10% of Europe’s wave power and posses 25% of the potential European offshore wind and tidal resource. Offshore wind costs are estimated to be lower than new nuclear generation and are already close to being competitive with other fuels like natural gas illustating the future of energy is in renewables.
By unleashing a green industrial revolution Scotland’s economy can flourish

By investing in the renewables revolution, Scotland will be able to reap the benefits across wider society and the economy. Scotland’s rich natural resources mean that we can generate enough cheap green electricity to power Scotland’s economy, and also export electricity to our neighbours. All the while, supporting jobs in Scotland and our net zero decarbonisation ambitions.
- Access to low cost, renewable energy can give Scottish businesses a competitive advantage and encourage companies to expand their operations across Scotland. Scotland’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance is already outpacing Europe and the rest of the UK and can be further enhanced amongst energy companies looking for long-term investment in renewables.
- Leveraging our leading position in offshore wind and our pioneering reputation in tidal technology, Scotland can attract economic growth in advisory and services firms serving global markets.
- With estimates of green hydrogen exports to Europe in the region of £48 billion annually by 2050, Scotland can become a substantial green hydrogen exporter delivering thousands of jobs and boosting Scotland’s economy.
- A boom in our renewable and hydrogen potential will help in delivering Scotland’s Just Transition, ensuring that highly skilled jobs from the oil and gas sector are maintained through the transition to our growing renewables sector.
Westminster is holding Scotland back, we need to take the handbrake off our potential with independence

In an energy-rich nation like Scotland, it is simply unacceptable that almost half of households are struggling to afford energy bills when Scotland produces more electricity than it uses because of the failure of Westminster. The scandal of the current crisis is that renewable electricity is already relatively cheap and yet because the power over energy policy lies with Westminster, Scotland is forced to suffer the consquences of inaction and ideological politics from Tory government’s we never voted for. The effects of Scotland’s lack of control over energy policy are plain to see.
- After Westminster’s deeply damaging Brexit, limits on Scotland’s labour supply has led to negative impacts for Scottish businesses not faced by European counterparts. However, with independence, Scotland can position itself as an attractive location for high-skilled workers in the energy sector like it always has before.
- With limited financial and borrowing powers, Scotland is dependent on the actions of the UK government for investment to unleash our full potential in renewable energies. Yet Westminster has already proven time after time that it is not willing to invest in Scotland’s energy sector, meaning that it is only with independence that we can fully unlock Scotland’s renewables potential.
- The UK’s energy system isn’t fit for purpose. While Scotland’s offshore and onshore wind can able provide electricity at a lower cost than nuclear or gas-fired power, the UK’s wholesale energy prices are driven up because of Westminster’s decision to rely on gas – the most expensive form of energy generation. Under Westminster control, Scotland is powerless to break the link between the cost of gas and the price of renewable and low-carbon electricity meaning energy prices will continue to rise.
- Scotland’s energy producers continue to be put at a major financial disadvantage by Westminster’s the disastrous transmission pricing system, with Scottish Renewables noting the that alone the Westminster system “makes Scottish offshore wind farms 20% more expensive than those in English waters”.
For too long, Westminster has held energy-rich Scotland back and our communities are now facing the devastating consequences. We cannot allow Westminster to squander Scotland’s renewable energy potential, just as it squandered our oil wealth.

Scotland has a golden opportunity to lead an energy transition that secures net zero, enhances energy security and lowers energy costs for consumers. It is now time to grasp that opportunity and time to choose that independent green future.
October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 51 – UK position on nuclear legacy resolution [October 2022]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 7 October 2022.

Ambassador Simon Manley explained the UK’s position on the resolution entitled ‘Technical assistance and capacity building to address the human rights implications of the nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands’.

Thank you, Mr President.

Let me start by thanking the core group for presenting the resolution before us to this Council. We commend the core group and particularly the Republic of the Marshall Islands itself, for the constructive approach they have taken during the negotiations on this text. I am sure all of us in this room were moved by what the Chargé d’Affairs from the Marshall Islands said just a moment ago. And I am sure we are not alone in expressing our condolences to him and his Permanent Representative for her loss.

Mr President,

The UK would like to stress that we fully recognise the seriousness of the challenges that the Republic of the Marshall Islands has faced following nuclear testing between 1946 and 1958. We commend the efforts made by both the Government of the Marshall Islands and the Government of the United States to address these challenges and welcome the ongoing bilateral discussions between the two governments on these issues.

It is with deep regret, however, that the UK must disassociate itself from Operative Paragraphs 4, 5 and 11 of this Draft Resolution. As set out in our Explanation of Vote in respect of Human Rights Council Resolution 48/13 last year, and our Explanation of Vote in respect of UN General Assembly Resolution A/76/L.75 this year, we don’t consider that there is international consensus on the legal basis of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. By extension, we do not accept the connection made in the Resolution before us to the testing of nuclear weapons and its impact on such a right. Joining consensus on this text should therefore not be misinterpreted as the UK agreeing to any expansion of the recognition of this right. Furthermore, we are not persuaded that the OHCHR is the appropriate body to advise the National Nuclear Commission on these matters, as set out in Operative Paragraph 11 of this resolution.

Notwithstanding those concerns, we do however join consensus on this initiative.

Thank you.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : High Court rules on state failure over South Down loyalist murders and attacks – Hazzard [October 2022]

The press release issued by Sinn Fein on 7 October 2022.

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed a High Court ruling on loyalist murders and attacks across South Down which found the state failed to properly investigate and is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Speaking from the court in Belfast today, the South Down MP said:

“I welcome today’s ruling by the High Court that found the British state has breached Article 2 & 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights on a number of loyalist murders and other attacks.

“The court highlighted flaws in the original investigation, including the failure of the RUC, and latterly the PSNI to properly investigate and share new evidence.

“This is a watershed decision for families in South Down, and further exposes damning levels of collusion between the state and loyalist paramilitaries.

“All of these murders and attacks must now be properly investigated and those responsible brought before the courts.

“I want to commend all the families impacted by this case and their steadfast campaign to access truth and justice.

“They are entitled to justice and proper investigation. This must now proceed without any delay.”

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 51 – UK explanation of vote on racism resolution [October 2022]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 7 October 2022.

UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement ahead of the vote on the resolution ‘From rhetoric to reality: a global call for concrete action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance’.

Mr. President, we remain resolute in our commitment to combating all forms of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia and related intolerance whether that be at home or abroad. Discrimination of any kind has no place in society, and we will continue to treat all forms of discrimination with equal seriousness.

Nonetheless, we have a number of concerns with this text. We do not agree with the multiple references to the Durban Conference, given the historic concerns over antisemitism. And we cannot accept the references to the Durban Review Conference or the positive language regarding last year’s commemorative event in New York and its political declaration.

We do not agree with claims made in this resolution that states are required to make reparations for the slave trade and colonialism, which caused great suffering to many but were not, at that time, violations of international law. Moreover, these claims divert focus from the pressing challenges of tackling contemporary racism and global inequality – which are global challenges affecting all regions. We believe that the most effective way for us all today to respond to the cruelty of the past is to ensure that current and future generations do not forget what happened.

Mr. President, we stressed last year that the importance of the fight against racism requires that we move forward together on a common path. For that to happen, we must come together to find a new approach, one that focuses on what we are all individually and collectively going to do to combat the scourge that is modern-day racism. This draft resolution, however, does not offer the sort of new approach around which we can achieve consensus and for that reason we will vote against it.

We are committed to continuing a dialogue with the sponsors of this resolution and hope that we might be able to reach a different outcome in the future.

Thank you Mr. President.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : Liz Truss call with the Amir of Qatar [7 October 2022]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 7 October 2022.

Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, this afternoon.

The Prime Minister updated on her visit to the European Political Community meeting yesterday, and the leaders agreed that international unity was vital in such challenging global times.

Discussing the winter ahead, the Prime Minister welcomed the UK and Qatar’s close relationship on energy, and said the UK was taking vital steps to shore up its energy independence for the long term. She added that the UK wanted to become a net energy exporter by 2040.

The leaders also welcomed the increased defence and trade cooperation between the UK and Qatar, which bolstered economic growth and security in both countries.

The Amir said he looked forward to welcoming fans to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup next month, and thanked the Prime Minister for the UK’s support in ensuring it was a successful tournament.

The leaders agreed to stay in close touch.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 51 – General remarks on human rights in Xinjiang [October 2022]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 7 October 2022.

Ambassador Simon Manley delivered a general remark after a vote on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.

Thank you, Mr President

Permit me to make a few remarks after the vote in relation to the Draft Decision to hold a debate on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang.

Members of the core group that proposed the Decision align themselves with this statement.

Let me begin by thanking every member of this Council who voted in favour of the Draft Decision, as well as every nation which co-sponsored the draft. We welcome the support of each and every one of you.

Our aim in proposing this Draft Decision was to bring before the Council an issue, which clearly warrants this Council’s attention. No state should be free to avoid scrutiny over allegations of possible crimes against humanity, whatever their region, whatever their size, or whatever their influence. And to be clear, that includes the UK.

It has been clear from talking to colleagues over recent weeks, that almost everybody in this room acknowledges that there are serious concerns about the human rights situation in Xinjiang. The recent OHCHR assessment confirms these concerns with meticulous rigour, drawing extensively on first-hand testimonies and information published by Chinese authorities.

While the Decision was not adopted, the many discussions around the draft decision in Geneva and in Human Rights Council member capitals, have served to highlight the scale, and the nature, of the terrible violations being faced by Uyghur and other Muslims in Xinjiang.

It was therefore correct for the Core Group to seek a debate at the Council. To have done otherwise would have been to ignore the plight of those subjected to arbitrary detention, torture or ill-treatment, forced labour, sexual and gender-based violence, forced sterilisations and enforced disappearance. It would have been to disregard the testimony of those who have experienced these violations first hand and helped to bring them to light, despite huge personal risk. It would have been to look the other way, when faced with allegations of possible crimes against humanity, committed against huge numbers of people from minority groups based on their ethnicity and religion.

Mr President, dear colleagues,

Problems don’t go away by ignoring them. So, we will continue to raise our concerns about the human rights situation in Xinjiang, in international fora. We will continue to urge China to change course, and to cease the practices which the OHCHR assessment has described to us, in such clear and disturbing detail. And we will not forget the plight of the Uyghurs in China.

Thank you.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : UK and US meet to make positive progress on data and tech [October 2022]
The press release issued by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 7 October 2022.
- New annual dialogue established as part of landmark tech partnership
- UK and US make significant progress towards a data adequacy agreement to benefit businesses and boost digital trade
Today UK Digital Secretary Michelle Donelan and US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo paved the way for a new data adequacy agreement in the coming weeks as they met to discuss a range of digital issues.

Currently organisations transferring personal data from the UK to the US have to use costly and time-consuming transfer tools, such as international data transfer agreements, which slow down data flows and create administrative burdens.

Data adequacy agreements allow personal data to be transferred freely from the UK to countries with high protection standards. New deals with other countries will unlock more growth and allow us to share crucial information, such as life-saving research and manufacturing details across our borders.

Reducing barriers to data flows makes it easier for businesses to trade and grow in international markets and brings benefits for consumers such as better access to higher-quality products and lower prices. Exports of British data-enabled services to the US, like finance and computer services, were estimated to be worth more than £69 billion in 2020 and are set to grow once expensive and time-consuming transfer mechanisms are removed.

The UK Digital Secretary and US Secretary of Commerce discussed the UK’s adequacy assessment of the new US Data Privacy Framework, a framework to securely send UK data to organisations in America. They discussed some of the robust protections that will be in place for UK data under a potential agreement and agreed to conclude the adequacy work in the weeks ahead.

The Digital Secretary welcomed the publication of the Executive Order, signed by President Biden this afternoon, which strengthens the safeguards and establishes new redress routes for UK data processed by US authorities.

The ministers also committed to a new official dialogue, led by DCMS and FCDO and the US Departments of Commerce and State, to build on the landmark tech agreement between the two countries announced in 2021. The annual meeting will bring together senior officials from across both governments to progress shared tech priorities and deliver joint initiatives. The first meeting will focus on data, critical and emerging technologies, and resilient digital infrastructure.

UK Digital Secretary Michelle Donelan said:

The United States shares our democratic values, digital priorities and commitment to high standards of data privacy.

Data and tech are creating new opportunities for growth and connection between our two countries, including between our world-leading tech industries.

I look forward to working together to bring these benefits to people on both sides of the Atlantic.

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said:

Today’s announcement affirms our shared commitment to promoting responsible innovation and digital policies, while also supporting growth and opportunity. This partnership reflects our deepening cooperation on bilateral data and tech issues, as well as our commitment to closer engagement and global leadership as these issues continue to evolve. I look forward to working closely with Secretary Donelan as we continue looking for ways to balance the needs of privacy and responsible data use while removing barriers for critical business needs.

Following their meeting, the Digital Secretary and Secretary of Commerce met with senior leaders from industry, academia, and civil society – including Meta, IBM and the London Stock Exchange – who welcomed the positive progress between the UK and US.

Julian David, CEO of techUK, said on today’s announcement:

Today’s progress on UK-US data sharing will be welcomed by businesses across the UK. An agreement will provide business with the legal certainty and confidence needed to access new markets and create opportunities for innovation. This will enable the UK to leverage its world-leading industries such as financial services and tech to drive wider economic growth on all sides of the Atlantic.

Duncan Edwards, CEO BritishAmerican Business, said:

Business has been clear that it needs an open, safe and legally secure environment for transatlantic data flows. A new, bilateral agreement should provide businesses with more certainty to make data-related investment decisions and remove legal uncertainty and burdensome administration from their day-to-day business activities. Further UK-US cooperation in this area is a welcome step towards strengthening the transatlantic partnership and will help create a more consistent set of international data transfer rules.

Vivienne Artz OBE, Chair of the Data Committee, International Regulatory Strategy Group, said:

In a world fragmented by increasing data localisation measures, it is all the more important to continue to build meaningful, outcome focussed data transfer bridges, to support business and individual engagement in our inter-connected and global world. A UK-US data partnership is a fundamental building block supporting the strong economic and social ties between these two nations.

Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO Salesforce UK and Ireland, said:

As our reliance on digital tools and services grow, cross-border data flows will be key to driving productivity and economic growth. At Salesforce we welcome today’s commitment to strengthening the trusted exchange of information, ideas and technologies. Removing barriers and complexity of data management will spur innovation and improve productivity, helping businesses to better serve their customers, reduce costs and create new opportunities in the digital economy. It also puts the UK in a strong position to build on its status as a global hub for the free and responsible flow of data.

This summer the UK announced its first independent adequacy decision in principle with the Republic of Korea, one of Britain’s priority countries for a data deal after leaving the EU. Data enabled service exports to the UK’s top six priority partners (Australia, Colombia, Dubai International Finance Centre, Republic of Korea, Singapore and the USA) are already worth more than £80 billion.
October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 51 – UK explanation of vote on Venezuela [October 2022]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 7 October 2022.

Ambassador Simon Manley, Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered an explanation of vote on the resolution to renew the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.

Thank you, Mr President,

Let me thank, first of all, the core group for presenting this draft resolution. We fully support the renewal of the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Both have done a remarkable job in revealing the extent of human rights violations committed in Venezuela and providing recommendations for the steps that need to be taken.

The Fact-Finding Mission’s findings show why it is so important that it should continue its work. These include evidence of grave human rights violations taking place as part of a widespread and systematic attack by the authorities on the civilian population. In the absence of official data from Venezuela, the Fact-Finding Mission’s independent and evidence-based reports provide crucial documentation of events that deserve the attention of all of us on this Council.

We also welcome the renewal of OHCHR’s mandate. Its presence and the protection services it offers have been critical for victims and detainees. The Office plays a key role in indicating the extent of cooperation from the Venezuelan authorities and in tracking developments in the human rights situation in the country. We are in no doubt that its work in Venezuela greatly helps all of us in the international community to monitor continuing violations as well as positive developments.

We do urge Venezuela to comply with the OHCHR’s previous recommendations in full; to continue technical cooperation in good faith; and to provide the OHCHR with unfettered access to the whole country.

Mr President, we call on this Council to stand up for freedom and in solidarity with the people of Venezuela. Renewal of the Fact-Finding Mission and the Office of the High Commissioner’s mandates will provide continuity, scrutiny and accountability, and a path towards a freer future for the people of Venezuela.

We will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before this Council and we urge our fellow members of this Council to do the same.

October 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE : Kyrylo Tymoshenko takes part in “Ukraine During the War. Economy. Security. Energy. Recovery Prospects” conference in Warsaw [October 2022]

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 7 October 2022.

Ukraine is counting on the support of international partners, including the expert environment, in the restoration of housing and social infrastructure destroyed due to the Russian invasion. Deputy Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Tymoshenko said this while speaking online at the “Ukraine During the War. Economy. Security. Energy. Recovery Prospects” conference, which took place in Warsaw (Poland).

According to him, during the 225 days of the full-scale war, 94,596 destroyed infrastructure objects were recorded in various regions of Ukraine. Of them, there are more than 25,000 objects in Kyiv region, more than 20,000 in Donetsk region, and more than 9,000 objects in Kharkiv region. In particular, more than 74,000 residential buildings were destroyed. And new targets are being added every day as Russian shelling continues.

“Unfortunately, Ukraine will not have enough financial resources to restore such a large amount of destroyed infrastructure. It will take us many years to rebuild thousands of schools, kindergartens, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure facilities,” Tymoshenko said.

The deputy head of the President’s Office said that despite the ongoing hostilities, the state cannot delay the restoration of housing in the de-occupied territories, because people cannot spend the winter in destroyed homes.

As Tymoshenko said, for the rapid reconstruction of critical infrastructure, a Fast Recovery Plan was developed on behalf of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Head of the Office of the Head of State Andriy Yermak, which includes more than 38,000 objects with addresses.

“This is what we need to do today so that our people can return home from evacuation,” the deputy head of the President’s Office said.

According to him, currently the state budget has been used to restore more than 11,000 objects. That is, only 13% of what is needed is being repaired, because Ukraine is critically short of financial resources.

To attract financial aid from foreign governments, agencies and international organizations, a decision was made to create the Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine – a financial institution that should become a tool for transparently obtaining and effectively using international aid for the reconstruction of infrastructure in Ukraine.

As noted by Tymoshenko, the transparency of the Fund will be ensured through maximum control by the donor community, because 75% of its supervisory board will be representatives of donors. All the Fund’s managers will be appointed by donors, and all its reports will be available to public.

“We plan that the Fund will be fully launched at the end of November or the beginning of December this year,” he said.

The deputy head of the Office of the President also spoke about the operation of the electronic system for recording destructions in the country. Information in the system is updated daily.

He expressed his conviction that this electronic database will help the Reconstruction Fund in its day-to-day operational activities.

“We are very much counting on the support of our international partners, in particular the expert environment, and we will do everything in our power to return the usual peaceful life to all communities in Ukraine,” Tymoshenko said.

October 7, 2022