achieved Ehrough a practical and realistic approach as contained in draft resolution A/C.L/39/L.40lnev.I, which takes proper note of the critical interrelationship between inbalance in conventional rdeapons and nuclear disarnanent. UKRAINIAN SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLIC IOriginal: Russian] [3 April 198s] 1. The position of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic on Ehe question of the preveneion of nuclear war is well known. We feel that, in an international situation which has been deteriorating in recent years, the efforts of the United Nations and the entire international community musE be concentrated primarily on solving the key tasks of the day, nanely, the preventing of another world conflagration and the preservation of life on the planet. A11 other vital problems confront.ing the world today, and even the future of human civilization itself, depend on whether the world can avert a nuclear catastrophe. The Ukrainian SSR /...i#i#i' Page 71 therefore fully supports the view expressed in General- Assembly resolution 39/148 Pthat the prevention of nuclear !'rar and the reduction of the danger of its outbreak are matters of paramount importance and in the vital interest of all peoples. 2. At the same time, as the General Assernbly notedr the danger of nuclear war isgrowing. ft is our conviction that the source of this danger lies in the policy and practical deeds of certain States which refuse to face the realities of theworld today and rely on force and on the achievement of military and strategicsuperiority in order to inpose and force their will on others. Evidence of thispolicy is to be found in formulation of various kinds of aggressive doctrines and concepts based on the dangerous illusion that it is possible to win a nuclear war by being the first to use nuclear kreapons. 3. The need to solve the problem of the non-militarization of outer space is now
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic document discussing the prevention of nuclear war and the dangers of nuclear proliferation. It mentions the United Nations, international community, and specific countries, indicating an international relations context. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a discussion of strategic issues rather than economic or social matters.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief