statement in my capacity as the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The crisis caused by Iraq's occupation arid subsequent annexation of the State of Kuwait remains the focus of attention in the Security Council. Despite its sttiborn persistenC-, that crisis must be resolved by political and diplomatic means. The international community insists that Iraq fulfil its obligations under the United HatiOi3s Chatter. IUder the FelaVa?.It resolUtiOnS Of the Security Council, which as a bfember of the Organiration it muat implement, an8 under other inketnational legal documects of which Iraq is a signatory. At the same time+. ts#orts from the region continue to fill us with grave cmcern and fear. The late&t actions of the Iraqi authorities towards personnel of the Embassies of Brance and several other States in Kuwait show that Iraq continues to ignore the will of the international community and refuses to cease its illegal actions aqainst diplomatic and consular premises in Kuwait. those actions constitute a flagrant violation cf the fundamental principles -a norm5 governing relations smonq civilised $tates and of specific provisions of Security Council resolution 664 (1990) by which Iraq is obliged not to obstruct the activities of diplomatia and consular missions in Suwa3t. EMS/7 WPV.2940 27 (The) All of us around this table are diplomats, and we understand that the dignity and interests of States require full respect for their diplomatic representatives. any infringement on diplomatic missions and their personnel - even more, any deprivation of their immunities and their ability to carry out their duties and obligations - has been considered since the earliest days of civilisation an encroachment on the honour and sovereign rights of the States those diplomats represent. We therefore support such provisions of the draft resolution and share the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal statement by the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the United Nations Security Council, addressing the crisis caused by Iraq's occupation and annexation of Kuwait. The statement emphasizes the need for political and diplomatic solutions, references international law and resolutions, and expresses concern for the safety and dignity of diplomatic personnel. These themes suggest that the category would be related to international relations, diplomacy, and global governance.

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