February 25, 2025, Geneva – Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi addressed participants via video message at the high-level event titled “11 Years of Human Resistance Against Russian Aggression,” held on the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
In his speech, the Moldovan official reaffirmed the firm support of the Republic of Moldova for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of international unity in the face of Russian aggression. “It has been three years since the large-scale military aggression of Russia against Ukraine, an aggression that has caused massive destruction and brought the atrocities of war back to the European continent. Ukraine is fighting not only for its independence, sovereignty, and identity but also for our shared regional security,” stated Mihai Popșoi.
The Vice Prime Minister highlighted Moldova’s solidarity since the beginning of the conflict, recalling that Moldovan families opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees, and to date, our country continues to host over 100,000 Ukrainians. Moldova provides diplomatic support, humanitarian aid, and cooperates intensively at the border and in economic sectors.
He also stressed that the coming weeks and months are crucial for Ukraine, the region, and all of Europe. “No one desires peace more than Ukraine and its Western neighbors, but this peace must be just and durable. A peace agreement cannot be imposed; it must be negotiated, cannot favor the aggressor, and cannot ignore the need for justice and accountability for crimes committed. A fair and lasting peace can only be established through negotiations in accordance with the UN Charter,” he underlined, highlighting the major role of UN institutions, including those in Geneva.
The Vice Prime Minister called on the international community to continue supporting Ukraine. “The war is not over yet, and Ukraine needs solidarity and support more than ever. Together, we must ensure that these three years of incredible sacrifice and extraordinary mobilization have not been in vain,” concluded Mihai Popșoi.
