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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports. ‘Not just numbers’ Conflict erupted in Ukraine over a decade ago following Russia’s occupation of Crimea in the east and escalated on 24 February 2022 with the full-scale assault on the country. The UN Resident … Read moreUN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

Recent attacks on energy infrastructure have decimated 65 percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, severely disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies across the country. “The deepening emotional toll on innocent people became clear during my visit to the country last week,” Kelly Clements, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees reported, noting that, “the intense attacks … Read more1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

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

UN emergency relief chief ends Ukraine visit, pledging solidarity

Speaking in Kyiv, at the end of a four-day official visit, Martin Griffiths described the deadly threat from daily artillery attacks on the southern port city of Kherson. Today, more than 18 million people in Ukraine need humanitarian aid, according to UN humanitarians. Some 7.83 million have fled the country and 6.5 million are internally … Read moreUN emergency relief chief ends Ukraine visit, pledging solidarity

Demark rallies wealthy nations to back ‘climate solidarity’, boost financing for hard-hit poor countries |

The industrialized world must acknowledge its responsibility to deliver on the climate crisis “and we must listen to those affected the most by climate-induced damages,” Foreign Minister Kofod said in his early evening address to the UN General Assembly’s annual high-level debate. While the most pressing challenges of our time are being felt and even … Read moreDemark rallies wealthy nations to back ‘climate solidarity’, boost financing for hard-hit poor countries |