WITH TENSIONS HIGH, BAN URGES 'REAL' DIALOGUE BETWEEN KYIV AND MOSCOW TO RESOLVE CRISIS

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Date: 21 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400
Subject: WITH TENSIONS HIGH, BAN URGES 'REAL' DIALOGUE BETWEEN KYIV
AND MOSCOW TO RESOLVE CRISIS
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WITH TENSIONS HIGH, BAN URGES 'REAL' DIALOGUE BETWEEN KYIV AND MOSCOW
TO RESOLVE CRISISNew York, Mar 21 2014 12:00PMUnited Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged "real dialogue" between Kyiv
and Moscow to peacefully resolve the current crisis, during a visit to
the Ukrainian capital following discussions with Russian officials
yesterday.

"These are some of the most dramatic and difficult times in the
history of Ukraine," Mr. Ban said during a press encounter in Kyiv.
"Tensions are high. Lives have been lost."

The Secretary-General said he is seriously concerned at both the tense
situation within parts of Ukraine as well as between it and Russia,
where he met yesterday with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov.

"This current crisis can only be resolved through peaceful diplomatic
solutions based on the principles of the United Nations Charter,
including respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity
of Ukraine, and a determined statesmanlike pursuit of peace and
security," he stated.

"There has to be a real dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow."

Months of political unrest in Ukraine led to the removal by Parliament
of President Viktor Yanukovych in February, followed by increased
tensions in the country's autonomous region of Crimea, where
additional Russian military were recently deployed and a secession
referendum was held this past Sunday.

Reiterating a message he delivered in Moscow, Mr. Ban said that "at
times like these," it is vital that all parties refrain from any
provocative actions that could further exacerbate an already very
tense and very volatile situation.

"Inflammatory rhetoric can lead to further tensions and possible
miscalculations, as well as dangerous counter-reactions. Intimidation
by radical elements has to be firmly prevented. I count on all parties
in Ukraine to ensure that this is the case."

While he conveyed his concerns to Acting President Oleksandr
Turchynov, Mr. Ban also said how encouraged he was to see signs of
greater inclusion, especially the desire to re-introduce Russian as
one of Ukraine's official languages. "Inclusiveness is critical to the
restoration of stability to your country," he noted.

While in Kyiv, the Secretary-General also met with the head of the UN
human rights monitoring mission that has been deployed in the country,
including in the eastern and southern regions.

Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Šimonovic
arrived today in Crimea for a two-day visit to lay the groundwork for
the monitoring mission to set up a presence in that region.

"As I have said repeatedly, it is critical that the human rights of
all people in Ukraine, especially minorities, be respected and
protected," said Mr. Ban.

He also told the Acting President that the UN stands ready to assist,
along with other organizations, with the upcoming elections, adding
that everything must be done to ensure that these elections are
transparent, free and fair so that all Ukrainians accept the results.

"The world is watching and history will judge us on how we assume our
responsibilities and our actions as they relate to the fundamental
principles of the UN Charter," stated the UN chief.Mar 21 2014 12:00PM
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