United Nations (UN) Archives - Euromaidan Press

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ISW: Putin doesn’t actually want UN “external governance” for Ukraine — he wants to stall peace talks

Vladimir Putin’s recent suggestion is more than just a provocative statement—it’s part of a strategic effort to delay peace talks, analysts argue.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Analysis

Why UN chief gambled everything on Putin

António Guterres broke protocol, declined Ukraine's peace summit, and joined Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan - all while Russian forces welcomed North Korean troops.

byYevheniia MartyniukandbyBohdan Ben

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UN says it won’t send a monitoring mission to Ukraine-controlled areas in Russia until Russian permission

Answering the Ukrainian request to send a humanitarian and monitoring mission to the Ukraine-controlled areas in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the UN said such action would require permission from Russia.

byBohdan Ben

russian occupier zaporizhzhia nuclear plant talks ukraine control stalled

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UN General Assembly to consider Ukraine’s nuclear safety resolution

This move highlights the ongoing concerns about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been a focal point of tension in the region.

byOrysia Hrudka

russian attack on children hospital in kyiv on 8 July

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Hospital director describes “complete hell” during Russian attack on Kyiv

The director of Kyiv's Okhmatdyt children's hospital reported to the UN Security Council that a Russian attack on July 8 injured over 300 people and killed two.

byMaria Tril

Zelenskyy to UN: Russia understands nothing but force

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Zelenskyy to UN: Russia understands nothing but force

UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned Ukraine's strikes on a drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan region, calling for an end to attacks on what he termed "civilian infrastructure."

byYevheniia Martyniuk

torture chamber Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast

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Russian War Crimes

“Welcome to hell”: UN report exposes Russia’s systematic torture, killings, and crimes against humanity in Ukraine

"No creature alive deserves to be treated like Russians treat Ukrainians in their detention facilities," a Ukrainian POW told the UN commission

byOrysia Hrudka

UN Expert: Russia systematically uses torture in occupied parts of Ukraine

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UN expert: Russia systematically uses torture in occupied parts of Ukraine

Torture by Russian forces in occupied Ukrainian territories is systematic and organized, not random, according to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainians among captives of Somali militants after UN helicopter crash

Four Ukrainian citizens and five other foreigners were taken hostage by Somali militants who seized a crashed UN helicopter in Somalia, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spox said.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

UN plans to provide Ukraine with $3.1 bn in humanitarian aid this year

According to the UN, more than 14.6 million Ukrainians, 40% of Ukraine's population, will require humanitarian assistance in 2024.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine and 30 countries request emergency UN security council meeting following Russian assault

Serhii Kyslytsia announces Ukraine's call for a UN meeting to address the latest Russian assault on Ukrainian cities.

byIryna Voichuk

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 605: Russia renews Avdiivka offensive, Russian troops rape women in occupied territories

A UN report accused Russian troops of raping and killing women in occupied Ukrainian areas, as Russia suffered heavy losses trying to capture the city of Avdiivka.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Latest news Ukraine

UN report: Russian military rape and kill Ukrainian women in occupied territories

Russian soldiers raped girls and women aged 16 to 83 during the occupation of Kherson Oblast.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia’s bid for UN Human Rights Council membership fails

Russia falls short of the votes required to join the Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

BBC: Russia aims to rejoin UN’s human rights council

In the disclosed position paper, Russia articulates its desire to promote a "cooperative" and "constructively mutually respectful dialogue" in the UN's human rights council.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

UN reveals shocking evidence of Russian torture and killing of Ukrainians

Russian invasion of Ukraine is marked by widespread and systematic torture of Ukrainians, a UN-mandated commission reported.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Polish President Duda plans to talk to Zelenskyy “face to face”

Polish President Duda explained why he did not meet with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy pushes for UN reforms and veto override mechanism

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy backs Joe Biden’s proposal to expand UN Security Council representation and pushes for veto mechanism reform at the UN Security Council meeting on 20 September.

bySerge Havrylets