🎙 Statement by Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Anna Evstigneeva at a UNSC Meeting on the Situation in Syria (New York, October 12, 2026)

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💬 We note the Syrian authorities’ efforts to overcome the many challenges of the transition period.

Over the past nearly two years, Syria's Government has achieved some progress, but the overall situation in the country remains difficult.

The formidable tasks of eradicating terrorism, strengthening state institutions and rebuilding an economy devastated by years of crisis remain pressing.

⚠️ These challenges are aggravated by Israel’s aggressive external interference.

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The wide range of humanitarian, military and political challenges requires the Government’s focused attention, international support and freedom from external destabilising pressures.

This would seem self-evident, yet some countries deliberately choose to ignore it.

❗️ We are referring to Israel’s confrontational policy, with its illegal activities on Syrian territory becoming increasingly systematic and sustained.

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We strongly urge West Jerusalem to stop undermining Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, immediately withdraw from the occupied areas, including the Golan Heights, and refrain from provocative statements threatening to expand the area under occupation.

West Jerusalem has specific obligations under both the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions, which must be fulfilled.

The Council members’ common position on this matter was reaffirmed following consultations on October 8.

👉 We expect Israel to heed the united voice of the body responsible for maintaining international peace and security, as well as the calls voiced in this chamber for peaceful coexistence with its neighbours.