UN Security Council convenes emergency meeting over Russia's massive strike on Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting over Russia's massive strike. Kyiv emphasizes the importance of pressuring the RF to implement the peace plan.
On June 8, at the request of Ukraine, the UN Security Council is convening an emergency meeting in response to another large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine. This was reported by Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, according to UNN.
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According to him, the latest wave of Russian strikes is another reminder that Moscow continues to choose escalation over peace and terror over diplomacy.
Constant international pressure on Russia remains vital for restoring respect for the UN Charter and advancing President Zelenskyy's meaningful proposal to the Russian Federation regarding the end of the war
He also thanked Ukraine's partners for their constant support and contribution to achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.
Context
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote an open letter to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin - proposing to schedule a meeting and determine a date.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reacted to the letter, stating that he currently sees no point in meeting with the Ukrainian President - claiming he "never refused a meeting with Zelenskyy, but is against pouring from the empty into the void."