The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed concern about Russia's activities in Africa through the African Corps. It condemned Russia's use of African and Arab citizens as mercenaries in the war against Ukraine.
In 2024, Russia used more than 1,000 munitions against Ukraine's energy facilities. The loss of energy capacity exceeds 9 GW, which is equivalent to the electricity supply of four EU countries.
U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she would not hold bilateral talks with putin to end the war in Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of the Ukrainian side's participation in determining the country's future.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region 10 times, using kamikaze drones and artillery. Three private houses were damaged, with no casualties.
In Tel Aviv and other cities around the world, rallies were held to commemorate the victims of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Thousands of people gathered for memorial events, honoring the victims and demanding the release of hostages.
António Guterres will attend the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-24 as an invited guest. This was announced by the head of the UN Information Center in Russia, noting that the UN Secretary-General will participate in the event.
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A 21-year-old Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq 10 years ago has been released from Gaza. The operation was conducted jointly by representatives of Israel, the United States and Iraq.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the first annual report of the UN Secretary-General on human rights violations in the occupied territories. The report documents numerous cases of torture, violence and other violations by the Russian Federation.
Ombudsman Lubinets reports on large-scale environmental crimes committed by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Due to the war, 142 thousand square kilometers of territory are potentially mined, which threatens the lives of 6 million people.
The UN report revealed widespread torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. 169 out of 174 interviewees reported various forms of violence, including beatings, electric shocks, and sexual assault.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemned the massive Iranian missile attack against Israel on October 1. Kyiv supports the actions of Israel's allies and calls for the protection of Ukrainian skies from Russian attacks.
China believes that the inability to cease fire in Gaza has caused new unrest in the Middle East. China calls for a quick ceasefire and opposes the violation of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Israel's Foreign Ministry banned UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because of his failure to condemn Iran's attack. Israel accused Guterres of supporting terrorists and failing to respond to Hamas' actions.
According to the UN, 589 civilians were killed and 2,685 injured in Ukraine this summer. This is 45% more than in the spring due to intense fighting and attacks on cities.
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Israel's ambassador to the UN called for an urgent session of the Security Council after Iran's missile attack. He warned of a “painful response” and emphasized the scale of the attack, which forced 10 million Israelis to hide in bomb shelters.
Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to international organizations regarding the alleged shooting of 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Pokrovsk sector by Russians. The Ombudsman emphasized the systematic nature of such crimes and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Mathias Schmale condemned the Russian attack on a hospital in Sumy on September 28. The attack killed 10 people, wounded 22, and damaged civilian infrastructure.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for not expanding the battlefield in Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated China's intention to play a constructive role and warned against “adding fuel to the fire.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over Switzerland's support for the “Sino-Brazilian consensus” on Ukraine. The Ministry called for avoiding participation in initiatives that do not guarantee the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.
Representatives of the Odesa-based Batkivshchyna party delivered overdue humanitarian aid to the regional children's hospital. The head of the Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, promised to look into the situation, calling it a possible “sabotage.
The US Secretary of State accused China of supporting the Russian defense industry. Blinken said that this contradicts Beijing's statements about its desire for peace in Ukraine.
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South Korea's foreign minister accused russia of illegal arms trade with North Korea. According to him, the DPRK supplies missiles to Russia in exchange for economic and military support.
Andriy Sybiga met with Ahmed Attaf at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. The parties discussed the Peace Formula, Algeria's accession to the Peace Summit communiqué and intensification of bilateral dialogue.
Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of an international alliance to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of a two-state solution. The alliance includes Arab, Muslim and European countries, and the first meetings will be held in Riyadh and Brussels.
The UNHCR has reported a lack of funding to help Ukraine in the face of the destruction of half of its power grid. The agency is providing assistance to IDPs, but needs additional funds to support vulnerable populations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the U. S. Capitol to meet with congressmen. The visit is aimed at conveying Ukraine's victory plan to the US president, presidential candidates and Congress.
