Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Ministerial Statement on Ukraine and its Implications

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00:00 - We are witnessing an unprovoked military invasion of a sovereign State as we speak.
03:29 - Whilst Ukraine is far away from us, we are following the crisis with grave concern.
05:26 - That is why we are a staunch supporter of international law and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
06:42 - Singapore is doing our part.
07:36 - There are important lessons for us to draw from this current Ukrainian crisis.
12:48 - We continue to value our good relations with Russia and the Russian people.
13:19 - We also participate actively at the United Nations.
14:55 - Singapore intends to act in concert with many other like-minded countries to impose appropriate sanctions and restrictions against Russia.
17:05 - Singaporeans in Ukraine were also urged to e-register with MFA so that we can render consular assistance to them.
18:21 - This is a time for us to come together and to stand up for principles, uphold principles which are core to our survival, our existence as an independent sovereign nation.