financing and training of mercenaries which has been elaborated. As recent events in the Near East, South Africa, Central America and the Asian continent show, mercenaries are used as a tool by the forces of imperialism to carry out international acts of PrOvocation, sabotage, Cerror and violence. A particular danger to the international community is the policy of State terrorism conducted under the guise of purported idefence of vital interestsl or rrrestoration of democracy" and aimed at destabilizingr and overturning the legal Governments of, other States. It is no coincidence that this Policy ri,as resolutely condemned by the General Assembly ln resolution 391159 entitled rlnadmissibility of the policy of State terrorism and any actions by States aimed at undermining the socio-political system in other sovereign States'. Compliance with this resolution by all States would undoubtedly help strengthen Peace and create a climate of confidence in inter-State relations, thereby making it Possible to combat international terrorism ef f ectively. I'NION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS [Originall Russian] [30 August 1985] l. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics has always been and remains fundamentally opposed to the theory and practice of terrorism, including terrorism in international relations. Terrorism is entirely alien to the norld outlook of the Soviet people and the policy of the SovieE State. 2. The USSR has opposed and opposes acts of t,errorism, which involve the senseless loss of human life and disrupt the diplonatlc activity of States and their representatives, the normal flow of international contacts and meetings and transport links between States. 3. It is well known that, during consideration at international forums of questions relating to the fight against terrorism, it has been precisely the USSRA/40/445/Add. L English Page 5
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) condemning the use of mercenaries and state terrorism, and calling for international cooperation to combat terrorism. It does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on international relations and security.

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