REACTION TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE U.S.: Ukraine's Consulate General in New York (09/30/01)

REACTION TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE U.S.

Ukraine's Consulate General in New York

The Consulate General of Ukraine expresses its deep condolences to the American people and to those who have been affected by the tragedy in New York and Washington.

This crime was committed against civilians and is a challenge not only to the United States but also to the entire world. Whoever is behind the creation of this tragedy has placed himself outside the laws of human civilization and deserves just punishment.

The people of Ukraine commiserate with Americans on their national tragedy. Ukraine resolutely condemns terrorism in any form and in every manifestation. The president of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, has signed a decree to declare September 13 a Day of Mourning and Solidarity with the American people.

Proceeding from principles of humanism and being aware of the fact that the terror attacks on the United States of America on September 11 delivered a blow to democracy, and liberal values, and created a menace to global civilization, and fully sharing the European Union's position on that score, the decree declared a Day of Mourning and Solidarity with the people of America, commencing at 13:00 hours, September 13.

The decree supported the EU's initiative to hold three minutes of silence.

The decree also provided for national flags to be lowered to half-staff across Ukraine and for duly changing TV and radio programs. Also, recreational and entertainment events were scaled down.

In his message of condolence the president of Ukraine said: "This unprecedented terrorist act has left no nation, no people indifferent. The entire civilized community must rally, demonstrate unity, and bring concentrated and coordinated action against international terrorism."

Consulate General of Ukraine
in New York

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