Tip - A peaceful solution remained possible

While an end to the crisis in Ukraine had proven elusive thus far, a peaceful solution remained possible, the Secretary-General’s senior United Nations political affairs official told the Security Council today.

Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, emphasized, however, that the frequency of the Council’s deliberations on the subject reflected the international community’s inability so far to deliver on its obligation to help de-escalate tensions.  Council members were considering the situation in Ukraine for the sixth time since 1 March.

Also addressing the Council, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Ukraine said there was still a chance for peace.  “This Government is ready for an open dialogue.  We extended our hand to Russia, but instead we got a barrel.  But we still believe Russia is...