I. As a result of the miliEarist aspirations and direct military inEerference of the imperialist forces, especially the United States, t.he situation in the Mediterranean region is conEinuing to deteriorate. The increasing Process of militarization is transforming the t{editerranean into a zone of direct threat to the peoples living in Ehe region, as well as in adjacent reEions, and is hindering peaceful navigation. A great danger is presented by the stationing of American first-strike missiles in ltaly and by the deployment of large United SEates naval formations in the Mediterranean. 2. Tension is mounting in the east.ern Mediterranean because of the "straLegicco-operation" which sEiII continues between the United St.aEes and IsraeI. All-round political, economic and military assistance fron the United States is enabling Israel to block attenpts at reaching a political settlement in the Middle East and to continue acts of aggression against. Lebanon and other Arab States.A/40/448 Engl ish Page 12 3. overt imperialist pressure on Libya and interference in t,tre internal affairsof Cyprus and oEher independent Mediterranean St,ates have not ceased. 4. All of this runs counter to the provisions of resolution 39/L53 and is fundamentally inconsistent with lhe idea of declaring the l,tediterranean as a zoneof peace, security and co-operation. 5. The state of affairs in the !,tediterranean directly affects t,he interests ofthe Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, since this region is in direct proximiEyto iEs borders. 6. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic consistently advocates thetransformation of the ttlediterranean from a region of military and politicalconfrontation into a zone of lasting peace and securiQr, which would in turncontribute to establishing economic, scient,ific, technical and culEuralco-oPeration anong States of this reEion and to inproving the internationalsituation as a whole. The basis for achieving this objective could be provided bythe extension to the region of nilicary confidence-building measures, agreed
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or diplomatic document, discussing the situation in the Mediterranean region and the concerns of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. It highlights tensions, military interventions, and imperialist pressures, emphasizing the need for a zone of peace and cooperation. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, and instead focuses on political and military matters.

**Category**
International relations, Politics