-- --- enera Distr. GENERAL r A/45/440 / -,, ~,i‘ ," ; ,, .I i it... : / ,, :; 3; 5121608 23 August 1990 ! 1:;: ;]"{ ,;,,i:+;, ENGLISH '.1 j:', ;. , : i:~ :/ i. ORIGINAL: RUSSIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Forty-fifth session Item 35 of the provisional agenda* THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST SECURITY COUNCIL Forty-fifth year Letter dated 23 August 1990 from the Permanent Representative of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General On instructions from my Government, I have the honour to transmit herewith information concerning the implementation of Security Council resolution 661 (1990). I should be grateful if you would have this letter and its annex circulated as an official document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the provisional agenda, and of the Security Council. (Signed) Guennadi I. OUDOVENKO Ambassador Permanent Representative * A/45/150 and Corr.1. 90-20283 1923d (E) / .+. A/45/440 S/21608 English Page 2 ANNEX Information provided in accordance with Securitv Council resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 Citizens of the Ukrainian SSR are responding with anxiety and concern to the escalation of tension and hostility caused by the Iraqi forces' invasion of Kuwait. The dangerous development of events in the region runs counter to the interests of a broad selection of States, including the Ukrainian SSR, creates further obstacles to a settlement in the Middle East and conflicts with the general trend towards an improvement in international relations. The Ukrainian SSR favours the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi 'forces from Kuwaiti territory and the restoration and preservation of the soveseignty, national independence and territorial integrity of the State of Kuwait. The corresponding resolutions of the Security Council are also designed to attain these objectives. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication related to a political crisis in the Middle East, specifically the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. It seems to be providing information on the situation and expressing support for the sovereignty and independence of Kuwait. The tone is formal and official, indicating a high-level document from the United Nations. Given the context, it is likely that the document is related to international relations, security, and conflict resolution.

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