President Maia Sandu said the Republic of Moldova stands by the people of Ukraine in their fight for a free and prosperous life. In a message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine issued on the occasion of one year of the start of the war, President Sandu expressed her confidence that Ukraine will win, IPN reports.
“There is no harsher pain that losing someone dear. There is no greater injustice than being invaded and killed in the own home where you live peacefully and enjoyably. Out of love for the people and country, the Ukrainians rose, beat their fears and became invincible,” said the official.
According to her, the Ukrainians wants peace and the Moldovans want peace too. “All those who have something holy and dear people want peace. Our power stems from love and unity. Let’s take care of each other and of the country. Let’s be solidarity with the Ukrainians who fight for their life and for the freedom of the whole continent. I thank all those who each day lend a hand and contribute to the triumph of good over evil,” noted President Sandu.
Maia Sandu voiced hope that: “Ukraine will win! Peace will win! Moldova will live in peace alongside victorious Ukraine, in the family of free European countries. Glory to Ukraine!”
Early in the morning of February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The UN Security Council convened immediately to discuss the situation. The same day, the UN secretary general called on Russia to stop the hostilities in Ukraine and to withdraw its troops. In a session of the UN Security Council convoked the next day, it was proposed adopting a resolution to condemn Russia’s actions and to demand that this should immediately stop the military operations against Ukraine. But Russia, as the permanent member of the Council, rejected the adoption of the resolution. Therefore, in the next meeting of the UN Security Council, it was proposed another resolution in which the examination of the resolution to condemn Russia was transferred to the 11th emergency session special convoked by the UN General Assembly where no country has the right of veto. The resolution was adopted by an absolute majority of votes, with one vote against, evidently, Russia, and three abstentions.
