The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague will begin hearings on the merits of Ukraine's claim against Russia for violation of the law of the sea.
Australia, India, Japan, and the United States expressed concern over the war in Ukraine and its consequences. They called for respect for international law, condemned nuclear threats, and emphasized the need for a just peace.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that Ukraine needs more weapons and funds to win. He emphasized the need for a strategy for victory, not just for Ukraine's survival.
The UN's constant calls for peace did not prevent Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which became the bloodiest military conflict in Europe since World War II.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to a Polish minister's proposal to place Crimea under a UN mandate. According to the Foreign Ministry, the territorial integrity of Ukraine is not subject to discussion.
The Polish Foreign Minister proposed to place Crimea under a UN mandate for a referendum. The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people called this idea unacceptable and contrary to Ukraine's interests.
Iranian hackers stole information from Trump's campaign and sent it to Biden's, US intelligence agencies said. Biden's staff did not respond to the letters.
The U. S. State Department has reviewed the plan for Ukraine's victory presented by Zelenskyy and considers it effective. The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and is confident in its victory.
The United States has studied Zelenskyy's plan to end the war in Ukraine and considers it effective. The plan has 4 main points and one post-war point, including Ukraine's security and geopolitical place.
In 2023, 280 humanitarian workers were killed in 33 countries. The UN calls for measures to be taken against violations and impunity against civilians.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 150 incidents have occurred that have affected humanitarian aid. Despite this, Ukraine continues to help other countries by sending food.
The Russian Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry announce that Ukraine is allegedly preparing to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant. Russia calls on international organizations to condemn “provocative actions” and prevent a “large-scale man-made disaster.
The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the dissemination of a video of the beheading of a suspected Ukrainian serviceman. Investigators of the SBU Main Investigation Department are taking urgent actions to verify the information and related circumstances.
According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.
A 10-month-old unvaccinated child in the Gaza Strip is diagnosed with polio, the first case in 25 years. The UN calls for seven-day pauses in the fighting to vaccinate children after the virus is found in sewage.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN and ICRC over a video showing the severed head of an alleged Ukrainian soldier. The Ombudsman emphasized that this is a violation of international humanitarian law.
More than 100,000 school diaries with Russian propaganda are to be distributed in the occupied Donetsk region. The diaries were developed by pseudo-historians with funding from the Kremlin and contain distorted historical facts.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.
The governor of Kursk region announced the mandatory evacuation of the village of Glushkovo. More than 8,000 people have already been evacuated from the border areas of the region and placed in 143 temporary accommodation centers in 11 regions of the Russian Federation.
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Sudan have started in Switzerland, but without representatives of the army.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the creation of a 'buffer zone' in the Kursk region. The issues of security, humanitarian aid and compliance with international law in this area were discussed.
Shiite Houthi rebels attacked the UN office in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, taking control of 63 employees of humanitarian organizations. The incidents occurred on August 6-7, but were initially hushed up.
A photo exhibition documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine was presented in the Angolan capital.
Humanitarian organizations continue to evacuate residents from the frontline areas. The displaced people need case management, psychosocial support and accommodation, the UN reports.
The intensification of Russian strikes in Sumy region has significantly increased the burden on medical facilities. UN partners report an urgent need for additional resources, including medicines and equipment.
According to the UN, the number of civilian casualties in Donetsk region increased from 125 in May to 269 in July 2024. Humanitarian organizations continue to help civilians leave the areas of active hostilities.
It is believed that at the beginning of the nineteenth century there were about 26 million elephants in Africa. Today, the number of these animals in Africa does not exceed 500 thousand.
The Russian Ombudsman hopes that the information about the attack on the Kursk region will be reflected in the UN OHCHR report on human rights violations, which is being prepared for release in September.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported the downing of a group of drones from Ukraine that allegedly violated the border on August 9. Minsk called it an attempt at escalation and plans to appeal to international organizations.
