A/RES/ES-11/7 GA

United Nations A/RES/ES-11/7 General Assembly Distr.: General 25 February 2025 25-03103 (E) *2503103* Eleventh emergency special session Agenda item 5 Letter dated 28 February 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2014/136) Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 24 February 2025 [without reference to a Main Committee (A/ES-11/L.10)] ES-11/7. Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine The General Assembly, Reaffirming the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling its resolutions adopted at its eleventh emergency special session, its resolution 68/262 of 27 March 2014 and its resolution 78/316 of 11 July 2024, Noting with concern that the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has persisted for three years and continues to have devastating and long- lasting consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for other regions and global stability, Reiterating that the early achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security, Recalling the obligation of all States under Article 2 of the Charter to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations, and to settle their international disputes by peaceful means, Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters, Reaffirming that no territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use of force shall be recognized as legal, A/RES/ES-11/7 Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine 25-03103 2/3 Deploring the dire human rights and humanitarian consequences of the aggression, and condemning all attacks against civilians and civilian objects, including those that are critical energy infrastructure, Deploring also the particular impact that the aggression has on women and children, including as refugees and internally displaced persons, and other civilians who have specific needs, including persons with disabilities and older persons, Expressing its deep concern at the war’s profound and long-lasting effects on the mental health of people, in particular children, amplifying the trauma and its consequences for future generations, Noting with deep concern the ongoing adverse impact of the war on global food security, energy, the global economy, nuclear security and safety and the environment, Recalling the order of provisional measures of the International Court of Justice of 16 March 2022,1 Stressing that any involvement of troops of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea fighting alongside forces of the Russian Federation raises serious concerns regarding further escalation of this conflict, 1. Calls for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine, marked by enormous destruction and human suffering, including among the civilian population, in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international law; 2. Reiterates the urgent need to end the war this year, and to redouble diplomatic efforts to reduce the risks of further escalation and achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, consistent with the Charter, including its principles of sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States, as underscored in its resolution ES-11/6 of 23 February 2023, and notes the multilateral processes to this end; 3. Takes note of the efforts by various Member States in mitigating the effects of the war and in presenting their visions for a comprehensive and lasting settlement through inclusive diplomacy, dialogue and political means based on the Charter and international law; 4. Recalls the need for full implementation of its relevant resolutions adopted in response to the aggression against Ukraine, in particular its demand that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and its demand for an immediate cessation of the hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, in particular of any attacks against civilians and civilian objects; 5. Emphasizes the need to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes under international law committed on the territory of Ukraine through appropriate, fair and independent investigations and prosecutions at the national or international level, and ensure justice for all victims and the prevention of future crimes; 6. Reiterates its call for the complete exchange of prisoners of war, the release of all unlawfully detained persons and the return of all internees and of civilians forcibly transferred and deported, including children; 7. Calls upon the parties to the armed conflict to fully comply with international law, including international humanitarian law, notably with regard to the __________________ 1 See Official Records of the General Assembly, Seventy-seventh Session, Supplement No. 4 (A/77/4), paras. 189–197. Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine A/RES/ES-11/7 3/3 25-03103 protection of civilians, especially women and children, and persons hors de combat, as well as civilian objects, and to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to those in need; 8. Reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of attacks against critical energy infrastructure, which increase the risk of a nuclear accident or incident; 9. Urges all Member States to cooperate in the spirit of solidarity to address the global impacts of the war on food security, energy, finance, nuclear security and safety and the environment, underscores that arrangements for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine should take into account these factors, and calls upon Member States to support the Secretary-General in his efforts to address these impacts; 10. Decides to adjourn the eleventh emergency special session of the General Assembly temporarily and to authorize the President of the General Assembly to resume its meetings upon request from Member States. 20th plenary meeting 24 February 2025

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