#Evstigneeva: We do not agree with the interpretation of #peacekeeping solely through the prism of the protection of civilians and provision of humanitarian aid. It is impossible to establish peace without a political process. https://t.co/3ZZDRQKjOI

#Evstigneeva: #BlueHelmets’ operations in #Abyei, just as the work of any other🇺🇳peacekeeping mission, must rest upon basic #peacekeeping principles. We call on the Mission to be guided by the latest report of Committee C-34, i.a. when addressing protection of civilians in Abyei. https://t.co/neaHld0oMg

#Polyanskiy: 🇷🇺welcomes steady growth of #women’s engagement in efforts to sustain peace, incl. the negotiation and the #peacekeeping segments of this process; and women’s contribution to solving crucial security-related issues, settlement of conflicts & post-conflict recovery. https://t.co/oKbIHloWRt

#Polyanskiy: Women👩 can become more involved in #peacekeeping efforts if we create proper conditions for that. In this context, we should mainstream our efforts in order to ensure broader access of women to resources and #technology, as well as the #banking sector. https://t.co/rMslrLLu6H

#Polyanskiy at UNSC open debate on #WPS: Violence against women is unacceptable at all times, and not only when they engage in #peacekeeping. However, violence is also unacceptable against all people, regardless of their gender, race, language, religion, and belief. https://t.co/wbYAUk9pf0

#Evstigneeva: There is a trend towards reducing the number of #peacekeeping operations. Choice is often made in favor of special political missions. This can partly be explained by the fact that efficiency of peacekeeping operations does not always meet all expectations. https://t.co/9QrBjEAAkH

#Evstigneeva:🇺🇳discussions of #peacekeeping often focus on secondary issues rather than the essence of peacekeeping & main tasks of the operations. What we need is a substantive discussion. #UNGA Special Committee is a competent platform for discussing all aspects of peacekeeping https://t.co/ctXibqLbY3

#Evstigneeva: Peacekeeping is a key UN🇺🇳 tool for maintaining intn'l peace & security, settling conflicts, rendering assistance at the post-crisis stage. We appreciate the input of #peacekeeping and special political missions that promote stabilization in states in conflict. https://t.co/hAkdaB6r4Z

#Vershinin: CSTO has established practical contacts with the UN Secretariat on various aspects of the situation on the Eurasian continent. It also maintains contacts with @UNRCCA . The #UN and #CSTO systemically address issues related to cooperation in the area of #peacekeeping. https://t.co/xB2gak2wFs

#Vershinin: CSTO gained its first positive #peacekeeping experience during the events in #Kazakhstan, which was faced w/an unprecedented challenge to security, integrity&sovereignty. Only efficient steps of🇰🇿authorities and legitimate assistance of #CSTO helped prevent a disaster https://t.co/1PpSBkCLt8