of the requirements of the Charter, have undertaken unilateral acts without any authorization from the Council. It is quite natural that that decision taken by Western countries was interpreted by Argentina and other Latin American States as an act of economic aggression, 103. We cannot fail to note the fact that. when the issue of imposing sanctions against South Africa arises. we hear a flow of words to the effect that this is vir- tually impossible because of so-called existing legal difficulties and that the imposition of sanctions would involve virtually a change in constitutional law. and SO on and so forth, whereas when the issue of imposing sanctions against a developing country arises, then it becomes clear that this can be done virtually in one day and with a single stroke of the pen. 104. The NATO countries hastened to demonstrate their solidarity with the United Kingdom. They are clearly pleased by the fact that the United Kingdom is attempting to “punish” a developing country. Indeed, some observers have written that what is involved in this case is not only putting Argentina in its place but also showing other developing and non- aligned countries that the imperialist world still has an arm long enough to stretch across 16,000 kilometcrs. 105. One trusts that not only the Latin American countries but other developing countries as well will draw the necessary conclusions from this dcmonstra- tion of imperialist solidarity. 106. The military adventures at present embarked upon by the British Government are nothing othei than a recurrence of colonial wars. to which. it had seemed, we were to return no more. However. the prcscnt conflict shows that such wars have not yet been expunged from the policy of some Western States. 107. The Soviet Union favours the speedy adon- tion by the Council-and I emphasize “speedy”--of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement addressing international relations, specifically criticizing Western countries, NATO, and the UK for their actions regarding Argentina and South Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a tone of disapproval and accusation. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on the political and ideological implications of these actions.

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