United Nations Security Council
Ukraine initiated a UN Security Council meeting at 5:00 PM due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and vessels in the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Sybiha called for a clear response to the aggression.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on July 27 due to Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Ukraine called the meeting after attacks on three cargo ships.
Iran claimed that Ukraine allegedly struck a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member. Tehran appealed to the UN Security Council, accusing Kyiv of violating international law.
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 due to russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that russia is holding global food security hostage.
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the position of UN Secretary General. Infantino grew close to Trump during the organization of the FIFA World Cup.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of Russia due to cyberattacks carried out by Russia. France condemned these actions as unacceptable and unworthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The European Union condemned Israel's decision to allocate additional funding for the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The EU stressed that this will increase the fragmentation of Palestinian communities and undermine the peace process.
Yemeni Houthis launched a missile strike and attacked Abha airport with drones in response to airstrikes on Sanaa airport. The UN held an emergency meeting over the escalation.
Iran condemned the US military strikes, calling them a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Tehran warned that countries facilitating the attacks would become legitimate targets for the Iranian armed forces.
A meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled for June 22 at Ukraine's request due to Russia's massive attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attacks are destroying communities and cultural heritage.
The US has released a memorandum with Iran on a ceasefire and the lifting of sanctions. The agreement provides for 300 billion dollars for development and the renunciation of nuclear weapons.
The memorandum provides for the cessation of war, the lifting of sanctions, and 300 billion dollars for Iran. The parties have 60 days to reach a final agreement.
Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council and taking relevant steps within UNESCO due to massive attacks on cities and heritage. As a result of Russian strikes, buildings of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra were damaged.
The Ministry of Health denied the development of biological weapons, describing the work of the laboratories as purely civilian. Inspections by the UN and member states of the BWC found no violations.
Ukraine refuted fakes about the development of bioweapons and confirmed compliance with international norms. Cooperation with the US pertains solely to the healthcare sector.
Iran's Ambassador to the UN called on Donald Trump to abandon threats of force. The US President declared readiness for harsh attacks due to the downed helicopter.
The Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy held an essay competition on the expulsion of the Russian Federation from the UN as part of the #unrussiaUN initiative. Fourteen of the best participants reached the final of the competition.
UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting over Russia's massive strike. Kyiv emphasizes the importance of pressuring the RF to implement the peace plan.
The FRG lost to Portugal and Austria in the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul linked this to the support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as Russian lobbying.
The UN General Assembly has elected Austria, Portugal, and three other countries to the Security Council. The new members will begin their two-year term on January 1, 2027.
Guterres presented three options for monitoring the Israel-Lebanon border after December 31. The plan involves supporting the Lebanese army and de-escalation.
Andrii Sybiha presented a step-by-step plan for the reform of the OSCE and the IAEA. The Minister called Russia's veto power in the UN Security Council the main threat to global security.
France has banned Israeli government officials from attending an exhibition in Paris. Companies were only allowed to exhibit air defense systems due to the situation in Lebanon.
Netanyahu ordered the expansion of the ground operation in Lebanon despite the ceasefire. The army has captured Beaufort Castle and is advancing deeper into the country toward the Zahrani River.
Due to a Russian drone hitting a house in Galați, the EU will accelerate the development of new sanctions. Romania is also considering the possibility of activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire due to the escalation of the conflict. In the first four months of 2026, 815 civilians have been killed in Ukraine.
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.