By Gary Raynaldo  / ©Diplomatic Times)   H.E. Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of Ireland briefs reporters outside United Nations Security Council chamber on situation in Ukraine at UN world headquarters in New York April 19, 2022.

By Gary Raynaldo    DIPLOMATIC  TIMES

UNITED NATIONS   –   NEW  YORK –  Humanity is absent from many of the acts committed in Ukraine, from rape and murder to the cruelty of civilians, H.E. Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of Ireland said. Coveney recently visted Ukraine and said he was horrified by the sheer cruelty and brutality he saw.  Coveney addressed the UN Security Council Tuesday on the situation in Ukraine.  “These are war crimes that demand accountability,” the Irish foreign minister said.   

During address before UN Security Council, Coveney accused Russian forces of showing an “utter disregard” for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians.

“Ireland cannot and will not remain silent while this senseless and devastating war continues.”

  -Minister Coveney 

Ireland Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence announced €3 million in funding to International Criminal Court

While in Ukraine last week,  Coveney announced €3 million in funding to the International Criminal Court (ICC). €1 million will be disbursed immediately to the Office of the Prosecutor.   He said there is an essential need for accountability for “the appalling acts committed”  during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The ICC has already begun detailed work on the ground in Bucha,” Coveney said.