UN General Assembly condemns Russia’s war crimes in occupied Ukraine, demands prisoner access
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UN General Assembly votes to demand Russia return deported Ukrainian children without conditions
The UN GA overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling for the immediate return of deported Ukrainian children taken by Russia, with 91 countries voting in favor. Ukrainian officials estimate that at least 20,000 children were taken.
Trump’s “paper tiger” jab at Russia followed by diplomatic showdown with Lavrov
America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, delivered a blunt demand after the US President's reversal on Ukraine’s territorial concessions.
Zelenskyy to meet with over 20 world leaders during UN General Assembly
Ukraine will host a global summit on returning kidnapped children during the UN General Assembly
Summit on returning abducted Ukrainian children to take place during UN General Assembly
Zelenskyy will meet with world leaders during a week of high-level diplomacy at the UN General Assembly, the president said during his evening address.
Serbian President: Serbia accidentally supported European resolution on Ukraine at the UN
President Aleksandar Vucic publicly apologized to Serbian citizens after the country mistakenly supported a European resolution on Ukraine rather than abstaining as intended.
UN General Assembly adopted two versions of resolutions on the war in Ukraine – one by Ukraine and one by the United States
Russia's attempt to modify the US resolution on Ukraine by adding language about "root causes" of the conflict failed to gain support at the UN General Assembly.
UNGA to consider dueling resolutions on Russia’s war: US proposal vs. Ukraine-supported draft
Kyiv criticizes the US draft for diminishing Moscow's responsibility for the invasion, as Ukraine leads a collective resolution demanding Russia's withdrawal.
Switzerland backs controversial China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine
A spokesperson for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said that the plan offers "an alternative to the warlike speeches" of Ukraine and Russia and emphasizes a "ceasefire and political solution."
China and Brazil push their peace plan for Ukraine, Zelenskyy dismisses it as pro-Moscow
Seventeen nations gathered at the UN to discuss a China-Brazil led peace initiative for Ukraine, despite Ukrainian President's criticism that it serves Russian interests.
Biden says “we cannot let up” on Ukraine support amid US’ uncertain political future
Biden's final UN speech as president focused on global challenges, from the war in Ukraine to climate change.
Zelenskyy to speak at UN General Assembly next week
Western allies reportedly will discuss allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against targets within Russia during the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Zelenskyy arrives in US ahead of UN General Assembly
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in New York and announces participation in the UN General Assembly and a meeting with US President Biden.
NBC News: Zelenskyy to attend UN General Assembly and meet with Biden
Whether Zelenskyy and Biden will meet in the White House or New York is currently unknown.
UN General Assembly calls on Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine
Late on 23 February, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) voted to demand a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace…
UNGA adopts resolution slamming Russia’s attempt to annex Ukrainian regions
The UN General Assembly at its meeting on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the illegal "referendums" held by…
New strengthened UN Crimean resolution calls on states to join Crimea Platform, names Crimean Tatars an indigenous people
"This year we managed to include in the text Russia's responsibility for respecting the rights of Crimean Tatars…
UN committee adopts resolution recognizing Russia as occupying power in Crimea
73 states voted in support of the document entitled "Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of…
Ohryzko: Ukraine has no chances of practical support from the UN
Kyiv – Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk started his official visit to the US on September 24, during which…