the Orqanization desiqned to put an end to the policy and practice ot apartheld Pursued by the racist authorities ot South Atrica. 3. Ahidinq by the resolutions and decisions of the United Nations, the Soviet Union does not maintain any relations with South Africa In the political, economic, mllitarv or anv other field and, accordinqlv, has no contractual or licensinq aqreements with the Pretoria rhqime. 4. The Soviet Union believes that the United Nations must ensure tull compliance hv all States with the embarqo established under Security Council resolution 418 (1977) on the provision of arms, mathtie and military vehicles, as well as on the provision of licences for their manutacture to the racist r6qime ot South Atrica and on any co-operation with South Africa in the manufacture and development ot nuclear weapons. The same applies to Security Council resolution 558 (lYS4) relatinq to an embarqo on the import ot arms, ammunition or all types and military vehicles produced in South Africa. South Africa’s plans to qaln access to nuclear weapons must be thwarted. 5. The Soviet Union condemns the expansion by the United States and Its closest allies of military and political support to the racist r6qlme ot South Atrlca, the United States policy at nconstructive enqaqement” with the Pretoria author rtles, dnd their avoidance and violation of the above-mentloned SeCUrlty Council resnlut ions. The patronaqe accorded by these countrlea to the Pretoria racist tealme has led to qreater aqqressiveness on the part or the rk.Iime towards independent Atrican States, and to an Increase in acts ot repression and persecution aqalnst ooponents of racism in South Atrica. The USSR supports the calls ot the Unlted Nations for the cessation ot the extensive co-operation ot western Powers, foremost avonq which are member States ot NATO and their transnatlonal corporations, with the racist reqlme ot South Atrrca, partlcularlv In 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement from the Soviet Union regarding its stance on the apartheid regime in South Africa. The main focus is on the political and economic relations between the Soviet Union and South Africa, as well as the country's involvement in international organizations such as the United Nations. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather emphasizes the need to end apartheid and prevent the development of nuclear weapons.

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