America News Agency

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on the decision titled "Monitoring of the Situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine)," adopted at the 225th session of the UNESCO Executive Board.

Welcoming the decision, Sybiha stated that it reaffirmed Ukraine's sovereignty over Crimea and the international community's responsibility to monitor the effects of Russia's occupation.

Highlighting the importance of monitoring the impact of Russia's occupation on culture, education, science, and the protection of journalists, Sybiha emphasized that regular reporting by the UNESCO Director-General is an important international instrument.

Sybiha stated that this reporting contributes to documenting Russia's crimes in Crimea and keeping the consequences of the occupation on the international agenda. "I extend my sincere gratitude to the 24 member states of the Executive Board that stood with Ukraine and supported the decision. Crimea is Ukraine," he said.