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Ukraine initiated an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over Russian strikes on Dnipro, Chernihiv, and Kremenchuk. Twenty people were killed.
The Russian delegation, headed by Lavrov, flew to Atlanta for 20 hours and 10 minutes, avoiding the airspace of “unfriendly” countries. A meeting of the G20 foreign ministers will take place in the United States.
Pyongyang accused Seoul of fabricating the landmine incident and threatened self-defense. A howitzer and North Korean troops were spotted near the border.
The Trump administration is promoting Orbán as a joint candidate of the US, Russia and China for the post of UN secretary-general. He could be presented after the congressional elections.
October 24 marks United Nations Day, Development Day, and World Polio Day. Disarmament Week also begins, and saints are honored.
Rebeca Grynspan said that the UN avoids risks and should work more actively on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. She also proposed reducing bureaucracy.
AI company executives are preparing scenarios for a cyberattack that could disrupt finance, the internet, and critical infrastructure. Democrats in the United States are calling for stricter regulation.
The UN Security Council meeting will take place on October 9 at 22:00 Kyiv time due to the escalation of Russia’s attacks. Zelenskyy reported 78 people killed and 215 wounded.
Ukraine requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Russian strikes that killed 78 people and injured 215. Sybiha called for a resolute international response.
About 70% of the Swiss rejected strengthening neutrality. The country will retain the right to impose sanctions and cooperate with NATO.
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Jean-Noël Barrot told the UN that Russia is using the cold and shortages of basic necessities against civilians. France called for a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy thanked Erdoğan for supporting Ukraine. The parties discussed the maritime export corridor, free trade, and the Drone Deal.
Sybiha said at the UN that Russia planned to capture Kyiv in three days. He also asked Lavrov why Moscow is coming under attack after four years of war.
About 2,000 people remain in occupied Oleshky without stable supplies of food and medicine. Sybiha called for pressure to be put on Russia.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
France and the US are drafting a UN resolution on an international mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris is seeking a compromise with China and Russia.
The President of Türkiye proposed reforming the UN Security Council without permanent members and veto power. Ankara plans to create a coalition in support of the changes.
After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will address the UN Security Council on international coordination and the safety of artificial intelligence.
Nearly 130 leaders will discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the risks of artificial intelligence. Trump will return to the UN podium.
Pyongyang launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea. South Korea convened an emergency meeting.
Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Ukraine and Austria discussed locomotives for the railway and the use of frozen Russian assets. They also raised the security of the Black Sea and support for children.
Iran’s secretary of the National Security Council criticized the IAEA’s decision to refer the matter to the UN Security Council. He predicts that countries will withdraw from the NPT.
The IAEA accused Iran of refusing to explain traces of uranium and referred the issue to the UN Security Council. Tehran could face sanctions.
Syria has begun destroying components of the chemical program of the ousted Assad regime in cooperation with the OPCW. The organization confirmed the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
The U. S. deputy permanent representative to the U.N. called for negotiations. Washington is ready to facilitate dialogue and called for an end to any strikes targeting civilian vessels or putting them at risk of damage.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the UN Security Council will discuss Russia’s attacks on civilians, ports and grain exports. Ukraine will call for decisive action.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.