Assembly oftheDeclaration ontheStrengthening ofInternational Security. This dateshouldbeanoccasion forjointefforts byMemberStatestofindwaysto implement thepurposes andprinciples oftheUnitedNations Charter andtoadopt specific collective measures toeliminate conflicts andcrisissituations, putan endtoactsofaggression anderadicate thevestiges ofcolonialism. Unfortunately, thereremainquiteafewso-called hotbeds oftension onourplanet. Adangerous sourceoftension pe·rsists intheMiddleEast.Itscausesare wellknown.Itistheaggressive, expansionist policyofIsrael. Afewdaysago Israelcarried outyetanother alarming actofaggression against Tunisia, grossly flouting allnormsofinternational law.Allthisisbeingdonewiththeaid, protection andconnivance oftheUnited Stat~s, whoseaimistoplacetheMiddle Eastregionunderitsdirectmilitary andpolitical control. Theinterests ofpeaceandinternational security·urgently requirethata comprehensive, justandlasting settlement intheMiddleEastbeachieved without delay. Suchasettlement canbeachieved onlythrough jointefforts withtheAMH/9 A/40/PV.22· 34-35 (Mr.Kravets, Ukrainian SSR) participation ofalltheparties concerned. Theharmful practice ofseparate partial dealsinfringing thelegitimate rightsoftheArabs,andofthe Palestinians inparticular, onlytendstoaggravate thesituation intheregion. Webelievethatthebestwayofputting intoeffectthewell-known principles ofaMiddleEastsettlement istoconvene aninternational conference underthe auspices oftheUnitedNations andwiththeparticipation ofallparties concerned, including thePalestine Liberation Organization. AsaresultofWashington's aggressive policies thesituation inCentral America isbecoming moreandmoregrave. Thereisagrowing th~eatofadirect armedintervention bytheUnitedStatesinNicaragua, whilemilitary andother UnitedStatesinterference inthecivilwarinElSalvador isexpanding andthe threats andpressure against Cubaarecontinuing. Thepolicies ofaggression andState-sponsored terrorism conducted bythe UnitedStatesagainst thecountries andpeoples ofCentral America, andin particular against sovereign Nicaragua, areinflagrant violation oftheUnited Nations Charter andoftheelementary rule ~frelations amongStates. TheUkrainian SSRstandssolidly behindthejuststruggle oftheNicaraguan peopleintheirdefence oftheindependence oftheircountry andtheachievements oftheirrevolution.* *ThePresident returned totheChair.BG/10 A/40/PV.2236. (Mr.Kravets, Ukrainian SSR) Weareconvinced thattheexisting prablems mustandcanbesettled through negotiations onamutually acceptable basis,withdueregard fo~thelegitimate interests ofallcountries intheregionandwithfullrespect fortheir sovereignty. Areal opportu~ity forthishas~enprovided bytheinitiatives of theGovernment ofNicaragua andthenegotiating mechanism forthesettlement ofthe tuation inCentral America, thatis,theContadora group. Safeguarding the sovereign rightsofNicaragua isoffundamental importance fordefending the freedom anaindependence ofallsmallStates. Thesituation insouthern Africahasbecomeparticularly grave. Relying on itsalliance withtheUnitedStatesandenjoying thesupport ofIsraelandsome othercountries, theracistregimeisstepping upitsactsofaggression against neighbo~~lng Af~icanStates, primarily against Angola, intensifying terrorand repress:1.(ln against thecivilian population andanti-apartheid fighters, and continuing itsillegal occupation ofNamibia, whileblocking ineverypossible way asolution oftheNamibian problem. TheUkrainian SSRbelieves thatadecision bytheSecurity Council toimpose comprehensive sanctions against southAfricainaccordance withChapter VI!ofthe UnitedNations Charter shouldbeadopted forthwith. Onlysuchadecisive stepcan compeltheracists tostoptl-:'r-iraggressive actsagainst AngolaandotherAfrican States, complywithunitedNations decisions onthegranting ofindependence to Namibia, andputanendtotheshameful systemofapartheid. Thetwenty-fifth anniversary oftheDeclaration ontheGranting of Independence toColonial Countries andPeoplesthisyearshouldbemarkedbythe adoption ofeffective measures aimedatthefinaleradication ofthevestiges of colonialism andtheelimination ofracismandapartheid.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or declaration by a representative of the Ukrainian SSR (Soviet Union) to the United Nations, discussing various international security issues, including conflicts, colonialism, and apartheid. The text highlights the importance of implementing the principles of the United Nations Charter, promoting peaceful settlements, and opposing aggression and colonialism. The focus is on international relations, diplomacy, and politics, rather than economic, environmental, or social issues.

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