British News Agency

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Betsa made remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war during her speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Betsa argued that Russia continues the war instead of pursuing peace and resorts to methods of terror and repression. She alleged that in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, Russia targets Ukrainians because of their views and that cases of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance have occurred.

Betsa also alleged that Russia is using the education system to impose a Russian identity on Ukrainian children, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow and continued support for Ukraine.

Betsa said an immediate ceasefire should be the first step toward a just and lasting peace.