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Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that international law, which is meant to guarantee peace and state sovereignty, is not adhered to by all because there is insufficient force to uphold it and the principles of the UN Charter.
He made this remark during his speech before the UN General Assembly, as quoted by PAP.
According to the Polish president, despite Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, “international law remains the strongest tool for civilized nations to ensure long-term peace.”
“But today, I would add that peace can only be defended when real power stands behind it, capable of deterring a potential aggressor. On the other hand, when war has already begun and could not be prevented, restoring peace requires not only strength but also justice,” Duda emphasized.
Earlier, Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that UN Security Council reform should include expanding its membership, abolishing the veto power for any state, and expelling any member involved in an “illegal war,” such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Additionally, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has also stressed the need for UN Security Council reform in light of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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