United Nations Security Council
At the UN Security Council meeting, the US condemned the shelling of Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles. The US representative called Russia's actions a dangerous and barbaric escalation.
Today at 10:00 PM, the UN Security Council will convene at Ukraine's request following Russian strikes. Andrii Sybiha emphasized the importance of an international response.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned unilateral US military actions and debts to the UN. Beijing calls for strengthening the organization's role instead of weakening it.
The US did not issue a visa to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to participate in a UN Security Council meeting. The Iranian Foreign Minister was also likely denied entry.
In Dnipro, an Iskander missile destroyed a UN warehouse with $1. 4 million worth of aid. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the UN Secretary-General to stop Russian attacks on humanitarian missions.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will consider any strike on its diplomats in Kyiv as a targeted attack. Warsaw calls on Russia to immediately cease its illegal aggression.
Putin signed a law on the use of the army abroad to protect arrested Russians. The decision to deploy troops will be made by the President of the Russian Federation.
Andrii Sybiha has instructed to convene meetings of the UN Security Council and the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv. Ukraine calls on the world for a decisive response to the terror.
Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.
Andriy Melnyk at the UN rejected Russia's demands for surrender and called the attacks on Russia a boomerang. He urged the world to respond to Putin's nuclear blackmail.
Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.
The Peace Council is asking the UN to force Hamas to disarm in order to implement the truce. Currently, Israel controls about sixty percent of Gaza's territory.
China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, 24 people were killed due to a Russian strike, including three children. In total, 47 people were injured in the capital; rescue operations are ongoing.
As a result of the overnight attack on Kyiv, 16 people were killed and 47 were injured. Rescuers continue search operations, and Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers have extricated another body, bringing the death toll to 13. Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council, and Kyiv is declaring a day of mourning.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited ambassadors to the site of the missile strike on a residential building. Additionally, Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council and lowering flags at diplomatic missions.
Andrii Sybiha has ordered the convening of the UN Security Council following a massive Russian strike on the night of May 14. Russia launched 675 drones and 56 missiles; 12 people were killed in Kyiv.
Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
The United States is promoting a resolution at the UN calling for increased sanctions against Iran, or the use of force against it for obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is preparing a UN resolution to ban Iran from mining the Strait of Hormuz and charging fees. The previous document was blocked by China and Russia.
Beijing urges the UN not to terminate the UNIFIL mission mandate due to the lack of a truce. Diplomats believe that reducing forces now is premature.
Nebenzya justified Iran's restrictions on shipping at the UN and compared the West to pirates. He also condemned strikes on Russian tankers at sea.
Four candidates for the UN leadership position have declared a deep crisis and a loss of trust in the organization. The new secretary must address the issue of the financial deficit.
Minister Sybiha announced the discussion of Russian terror at the April 20 meeting. The attack claimed 15 lives and injured over 100 people.
Lavrov announced Russia's readiness to supply resources to Beijing amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China is looking for a replacement for 40% of its oil imports due to the crisis in the region.
Russia adopted a law on the extraterritorial application of troops to protect citizens from foreign courts. The norm applies to tribunals and the shadow fleet.
The EU's top diplomat stated that Russia is deviating from international rules and cooperating with Iran. Kallas called for increased economic pressure on the aggressor.
Beijing confirmed diplomatic steps to de-escalate the conflict after the announcement of a truce. Trump noted China's role in reaching agreements with Iran.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced the US acceptance of a 10-point plan. The document provides for the lifting of all sanctions and the withdrawal of American troops.