Iceland’s minister condemns Russia’s invasion and reaffirms support for territorial integrity

The Minister for Affairs of Iceland told the United Nations that Russia’s invasion of its neighbor is a stark example of why international law must be defended. He said Ukrainians have paid an "unimaginable price" and stressed that global security rests on the principle that no nation may decide another’s future by force.

The minister framed support for Ukraine as tied to the broader argument for the rule of law, telling the assembly that repeated violations threaten smaller states and the international order. He called on member states to uphold territorial integrity and the norms that prevent the resort to force.