Liberia calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine War

—Reaffirms Commitment For Ukraine Sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence

IPNEWS: Liberia has called for an immediate ceasefire, stronger protection for civilians, and unhindered humanitarian access regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

During the 10,237th meeting of the United Nations Security Council focusing on the “Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine,” Liberia’s Political Coordinator to the UN Security Council, Prutus Sackie, delivered the country’s official position.

Liberia urged the international community and the Security Council to pressure both sides into an immediate ceasefire and negotiate a settlement aligned with the principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing that ending human suffering should not be delayed by disagreements over long-term political issues.

The nation reaffirmed that any resolution to the conflict must firmly uphold the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of Ukraine.

Citing its own historical experiences with devastating domestic conflict, Liberia stressed the absolute necessity of respecting international humanitarian law. This includes stopping targeted attacks on civilian infrastructures—such as schools, homes, energy grids, and hospitals—and protecting vulnerable populations.

Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, has similarly maintained that all parties must comply with international human rights laws, ensure the humane treatment of prisoners of war, and completely reject military force as a legitimate metric for collective security.