actions or by the threat of force. The Ukrainian SSR condemns the United StatesA/40 /465/Add . I English Page 10 undeclared war against Nicaragua, as well as its attempts to crush - with tbe aid of outside forces - the struggle of the people of El Salvador to rid themselves of the yoke of inperialistic oligarchy. 17. In its attempt to arrogate to itself the right to decide the faEe of other peoples, the united stat,es makes use not, only of threats, economic pressure, the recruitment, and arming of bands of mercenaries and the infiltration of saboteurs, but. also direct, military intervention, as in tbe case of the invasion of Grenada and the armed aggression against its peopl.e. The present situation in Grenada, where the activities of the puppet government brought to power by the occupation forces is leading to the de facto loss by that country of its statehood and independence, can only give rise to profound concern. 18. A blatant and defiant forrn of contempt, for the right, to self-determination and other hurnan rights is the use of bands of mercenaries against a number of independent countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. That shameful practice is being resorted to by the racist r6gime of South Africa in its suppression of tbe act,ions of tbe indigenous population of that country and in its acts of aggression against neighbouring African States. An undeclared war in which nercenaries and terrorists are employed is Oeing waged against peace-loving Nicaragua. The targets of imperialist aggression, which relies heavily upon mercenary bands, are independent democrat,ic Afghanistan, Karnpuchea and other young States. 19. The poticy of using mercenaries threatens the freedon and independence of many countries. It is aimed at undermining their political independence and destroying tbeir economies. The Ukrainian SSR supports the relevant provisions of General
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a political statement or a diplomatic document, criticizing the actions of the United States and other countries that use mercenaries to exert influence over other nations. It mentions specific countries such as Nicaragua, El Salvador, Grenada, and South Africa, and highlights the use of mercenaries as a means to undermine the independence and sovereignty of these countries.

**Category**
International relations, Politics