for the complete and decisive elimination of colonialisn by the historic Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples adopted 25 years ago at the initiative of the Soviet, Union. Tbe Declaration gave a powerful impetus to the national liberation movement and helped to unite the anti-colonial and anti-irnperialist forces. fn the intervening years, the last colonial empires have collapsed and from their ruins have emerged dozens of newly independent States. These have established tbenselves on the international scene as active memb6rs of the world conmunity on the basis of sovereignty and eoual rights. There has been a marked increase in their contribution to identifyinq the goals and resolving the issues which today concern tbe whole of mankind. Colonialism as a global systen of imperialist domination in its erstwhile form has ceased to exist. The Ukrainian SSR regards this as a major achievement of the peoples in their national liberation struggle and an important step for the whole of mankind along the path of progress and towards observance of tbe rights of peoples and hunan rights. 3. At the same time, the remaining vestiges of colonialisn are being used by ttre forces of ilnperialism to exacerbate the international situation, heighten tension and provoke crises and conflicts. The continued colonial dependence of a number of territories provides except.ionally favourable conditions for the plundering activities carried out by the inperialist nonopolies and transnational corporations and by aggressive and militarist circles. 4. The key objective in eradicating colonialism continues to be the elimination of the racist, colonial order in southern Africa. The apartheid system in South Africa constitutes a crine against humanity and a challenge to the entire international community and to the United Nations. Ttre actions of the South African racists, who are attempting through nass terror to suppress the aspirations
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the historical context and current challenges related to colonialism, imperialism, and its impact on the international community. It highlights the progress made in decolonization and the remaining issues, particularly in southern Africa. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to development or humanitarian aid, but rather emphasizes the political and ideological aspects of colonialism.

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