crisis is resolved. It is clear that attempts to violate measures adopted by the Security Council cannot do anything to help establish a peaceful and constructive atmosphere Conducive to a political settlement of the Persian Gulf crisis. We have called@ and WJ continue ts call, upon the Iraqi leaders to make substantial dangee in their present policy. Unfortunately, we are forced to acknowledge that thus far our hopes have not been realizek Not only has Iraq not withdrawn its forces fran Kuwait, but it continues to take steps that must be described as illegal and defiant. The Soviet Union cannot fail bo be gravely concerned at the situation of the nation& of a number of countries in Iraq and Ruwait. Clearly a decisitn to hold foreign nationals by force is unprecedented in intecnational relations and cannot be condoned. We are firmly convinced that this problem must be resolved as quickly as possible, in accordance with the funBarPenta1 noram of international amduct, with humanitarian principles and with the ptinciplea of human tight& We call upon Irag to consider very carefully the world situation brought about by ite actions and to do nothing that could be viewed as defiance of the inbrnational unity and of the decisions of the Security Council, In cur vieu~ only this approach can make it possible to prevent an escalation of the Cri858 and to start working out a settlewent. Moreover, we emphasize the need for continued dialogue and a search for political solutiom throua efforts made within the United Nations and at the regional and bilateral levels, as/l1 s/P&2938 43 (Mr. Lozinskv, USSR) We reaffirm the readiness of the Sovtet Union e0 take joint action within the Security Council and outside it to seek timely waeures capable of settling the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing a political crisis, specifically the Persian Gulf crisis, and the actions of Iraq. It emphasizes the need for a peaceful and constructive atmosphere, the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, and the protection of foreign nationals. The tone is formal and emphasizes the importance of international law and humanitarian principles.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade