“I had no time to hide”: Russian small-range drones become deadliest weapon against Ukrainian civilians in January
Kherson Oblast bore the brunt of Russian drone strikes, accounting for 70% of casualties along the Dnipro River.
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Ukraine to become “humanitarian superpower,” UN official says
Ukraine's NGOs have developed such expertise during Russia's invasion that they're positioned to lead future global humanitarian efforts, says UN deputy secretary-general.
Ukraine wants just peace, won’t accept “peace at any price,” UN envoy says
“Peace through strength is the only effective tool to stop the aggressor and ensure a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Kyslytsya says.
Russian long-range strikes cause 42% of Ukrainian civilian deaths in November, UN reports
The UN documents sharp rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine from Russian strategic weapons.
Yale researchers trace 148 stolen Ukrainian orphans in hacked Russian database
The researchers exposed details of Russia's adoption network involving forcibly deported children from occupied territories of Ukraine.
Peak cynicism: Russia co-hosts UN counter-terror energy meeting while bombing Ukraine’s grid
Russia continues its war of terror on Ukrainian civilian energy infrastructure: the most recent massive missile and drone…
Ukraine’s FM presents KN-23 missile fragment at UNSC meeting as evidence of North Korean weapon use
Sybiha discussed Russia's heavy casualties, war crimes, threats to international security, calling for stronger sanctions and continued Ukraine support.
South Korea urges UN to demand withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia
South Korean FM warns UN that Pyongyang's troop deployment jeopardizes peace and breaches Security Council resolutions.
UN chief’s potential visit to BRICS summit in Russia challenges narrative of Russia’s diplomatic isolation
António Guterres' decision to attend a BRICS summit in Kazan appears to contradict the UN's condemnation of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russians execute nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's Ombudsman Lubinets has informed the UN and ICRC about the reported execution of nine Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Germany pledges more military and energy aid for Ukraine at UN Assembly
Nearly €170 million will be allocated for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure recovery.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 940: EU commits €39 billion to Ukraine’s recovery amid ongoing Russian attacks
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots have completed training on Alphajet aircraft in France.
“Crimea is Ukraine,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says after Sikorski’s Crimean UN control, referendum suggestion
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says territorial integrity non-negotiable. The statement comes after Polish FM's proposal for UN-mandated Crimea and future referendum in 20 years.
“Even in war there are rules”: UN coordinator condemns Russia’s disregard for civilian safety amid massive attack
Matthias Schmale, the newly appointed UN humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine, experienced firsthand the impact of Russia's large-scale attack on 26 August, as he sought refuge in a shelter alongside millions of Ukrainians. He stressed the importance of respecting international humanitarian law.
Russians show severed head of alleged Ukrainian soldier in video, Ukraine appeals to UN and Red Cross
Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, argued that "Russians use these videos to intimidate and demoralize Ukrainians.” He urgently contacted the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to recognize this incident as a war crime.
More than 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war tortured in Russia – UN Mission
Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, highlighted the stark contrast in the treatment of Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine, where authorities provide unrestricted access to detention facilities and ensure conditions that comply with humanitarian law.
AP: UN investigation finds Olenivka attack planned by Russia
An internal UN report concludes that Russia planned the Olenivka attack, yet official blame remains unstated.
NATO, South Korea to discuss Ukraine’s aid at Washington summit
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that NATO and South Korea will explore new cooperation mechanisms to support Ukraine at an upcoming summit in Washington.
Lithuanian President Nauseda urges Peace Summit participants to support tribunal for Russian war crimes
On 15-16 June, Ukraine hosts the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
UN sounds alarm on dwindling Ukraine humanitarian aid amid growing needs
UN warns humanitarian assistance to Ukraine declining despite rising needs more than two years after Russia's invasion, leaving millions displaced and vulnerable populations struggling.