Ukraine expresses its regret in connection with inability of the UN Security Council as a collective body, which bears main responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, to find ways of resolving the crisis situation around Iraq, as well as to use in full political and diplomatic means of resolving it, which has resulted in breaking out of the military conflict.

We call to do the utmost to minimize number of civilian casualties.

Ukraine reiterates its position of principle concerning importance of avoiding destabilization in the Middle East, infringements of international humanitarian law and necessity of preserving Iraq's territorial integrity.

Ukraine is ready to make a contribution of its own to restore peace and stability in Iraq and to take part in providing humanitarian and other assistance to population of countries of the region, during the post-conflict period including.