reducEions of armed forces, and especially naval forces, the withdrawal of ships equipped rrith nuclear weapons from the l{editerranean, the non-deployment of nuclear weaPons in nuclear-weapon-free I'lediterranean count.ries, and the adoption by Ehenuclear Powers of undertakings not to use nuclear weapons against, any !{editerranean country rhich does not. allow the st,at,ioning of such vreapons on its territory. 7. The easing of tension in the region could also be pronoted by ot,her concrebemeasures. Sotre of these were set forth by lhe Permanent lrlission of the UkrainianSoviet Socialist Republic to the United Nations in iEs reply dated 30 /{pri1 1984 tothe Secretary-General's guestionnaire concerning the lirnitation of naval activities and naval armaments. 8. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in every way supports t.he efforts bypeace-Ioving StaLes aimed at reducing tension and strengthening confidence,security and co-operation in the llediterranean, and in this connection positively welcorns the outcorne of the conference of the llediterranean States members of the non-aligned movenent, held at Vallet,ta in September 1984. 9. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic will continue to contribute activelyto lhe realization of the idea of transforming Ehe !{editerranean into a zone of peace and co-operation and to take part in the collective efforts of States aimed aE reducing tension and strengt,hening confidence and security in this region.A/40/44e English Page 13 UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST RER'BLICS lOriginal: RussianJ [2 .rutY 19851 I. The continuing deterioration of the situation in the Mediterranean is a causeof great, concern in the Soviet Union. The permanent presence in that region of aIarge number of warships of the UniEed States fleet threatens Ehe security and independence of !,he countries in the Mediterranean and the adjacent regions and creates a serious obstacle Eo peaceful navigaEion.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or resolution related to international relations and security in the Mediterranean region. It discusses the reduction of armed forces, withdrawal of ships, and non-deployment of nuclear weapons, indicating a focus on conflict resolution and disarmament. The text also mentions the easing of tension, confidence, and security in the region, which suggests a broader concern for regional stability.

**Category**
International relations, Security