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‘High time for peace’, UN chief says, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year

“Two years on and a decade since Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the war in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe,” António Guterres said. “It is high time for peace – a just peace, based on the UN Charter, international law … Read more‘High time for peace’, UN chief says, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year

General Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as ‘needless war’ enters a third year

“As we reflect on the two years of anguish and hardship, let us emerge from this place with a resounding message of solidarity and unwavering support to the resilient people of Ukraine,” he said, speaking on the eve of the solemn anniversary.  The Security Council is also set to meet later on Friday on Ukraine, … Read moreGeneral Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as ‘needless war’ enters a third year

Ukraine: Civilian casualties mount, as war enters second winter

The Monitoring Mission stated that the casualty figure represents deaths verified according to its methodology, cautioning that the actual figure may be significantly higher given the challenges and time required for verification. “Ten thousand civilian deaths is a grim milestone for Ukraine,” said Danielle Bell, head of the Monitoring Mission, adding that the war, now … Read moreUkraine: Civilian casualties mount, as war enters second winter

Ukraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year

“Since the start of the full-scale war we, along with our humanitarian partners in Ukraine, have made every effort to ramp up operations to provide life-saving support to those who need it most,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York.  Last year, thousands of convoys delivered vital supplies to people in all regions … Read moreUkraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year