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.
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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.
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.
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.
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."
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New UK ambassador begins work in Kyiv
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has announced the appointment of a new UK ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris.
HIMARS missiles not responsible for killing Ukrainian POWs in Olenivka – UN
There is no evidence that HIMARS missiles were used to strike at a detention center in occupied Olenivka…