The UN demands a 20% staff reduction to overcome the financial deficit. Layoffs will occur in many departments, including humanitarian and refugee support offices.
Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded Kyrylo Budanov the Gold Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit to Poland. Vadym Skibitsky was also awarded the Knight's Cross.
Iran threatens to take "special measures" to protect its nuclear facilities in the event of an Israeli attack. Tehran also warned that it would consider the United States as a "participant" in the attack.
World leaders call on India and Pakistan for peace after missile strikes and downed aircraft. The US, NATO, the UN and China have expressed concern about the escalation.
India attacked militant facilities in Pakistan, Islamabad declared the right to respond. According to both countries, there are dead and wounded among civilians.
UN Secretary-General expressed concern about India's operation on the border with Pakistan and called on both countries to "military restraint", stressing that a military solution is not the way out.
India is conducting nationwide civil defense drills due to the escalating conflict with Pakistan. Authorities are testing sirens, conducting evacuation drills, and practicing responses to power outages.
Hundreds of Israeli reservists have called on the government to strike a deal with Hamas to return the hostages, even if it means ending the war in Gaza. This reflects a split in the Israeli army.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and compared Israel's actions to the terror of the Khmer Rouge, calling Gaza a "killing field. " He called for the resumption of humanitarian aid.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has announced his intention to run for UN Secretary-General in 2026, when António Guterres' term expires. He also noted the "paralysis" of the UN Security Council.
The President of Ukraine has stated his readiness to negotiate with representatives of Russian business and the opposition who are interested in ending the war, instead of Putin. He stressed the need to respect the legitimate government in Ukraine.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized that Ukraine has a legitimate government that must be respected. He also noted that the UN is currently not involved in ceasefire negotiations in the Black Sea.
In the event of a peace agreement, a contingent from Asia and South America under the auspices of the UN may be sent to Ukraine. It is also possible to deploy military personnel from the EU on the borders.
Emmanuel Macron is discussing a mission with the UN to support a future peace deal. Together with Keir Starmer, he is forming a coalition of NATO and EU countries for a peacekeeping contingent.
According to the WMO report, 2024 was the warmest, exceeding the pre-industrial level by 1. 55°C. CO2 concentration reached its highest level in 800,000 years, and glacier melting accelerated.
The UN is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the resumption of Israeli airstrikes. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed shock and called for the release of hostages.
At the March meeting of the European Council, EU leaders will discuss support for Ukraine, investments in defense and increasing the competitiveness of the European Union. There will also be an exchange of views on the EU's multiannual budget.
The UN Secretary-General called for a cessation of hostilities in the DR Congo after the M23 rebels captured the city of Goma. Since the beginning of 2025, the conflict has claimed over 3,000 lives and forced 700,000 people to flee their homes.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. The UN is ready to expand humanitarian aid and support the implementation of the agreement to overcome the “catastrophic” situation.
The WFP has approved a strategic plan to assist Ukraine for 2025-2027 with a budget of $2. 1 billion. The plan includes humanitarian assistance, demining, and support for agricultural exports.
The UN Secretary-General has declared the world's insufficient adaptation to climate disasters on the eve of COP29. The world is approaching irreversible changes, including the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and Greenland glaciers.
Rich countries have reached the limit of environmental financing, failing to raise the required $200 billion annually. At the COP16 summit, they agreed on a plan to attract private capital and are looking for new sources of funding.
The year 2023 set records for climate threats to human health. Experts are calling on governments to reorient their finances from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Israel has passed a law banning the activities of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA on its territory. The reason was the suspicion of the agency's employees' involvement in the October 7 attack and cooperation with Hamas.
The President of Ukraine said that countries declaring neutrality in the war are actually supporting Russia. Zelenskyy criticized the position of the BRICS summit participants and the UN Secretary General on “neutrality.
Ukraine's president will not receive Antonio Guterres because of his participation in the BRICS summit in Russia. The UN Secretary-General meets with Putin in Kazan, which drew criticism from Zelenskyy.
During the BRICS summit in Kazan, Antonio Guterres said that Russia violated international law by invading Ukraine. At his meeting with Putin, he discussed peace, shipping security and the situation in the Middle East.
President Zelenskyy criticizes the UN Secretary General's visit to Kazan for the BRICS summit. The Crimean Platform in Latvia brings together 70 delegations to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula.
The Crimean Platform meeting in Latvia was attended by over 70 delegations. The participants discussed the Victory Plan and the points of the Peace Formula, in particular, the territorial integrity.
The participants of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, adopted a declaration condemning “illegal sanctions. ” The war in Ukraine was mentioned in only one paragraph with vague wording, without unequivocal condemnation or support for Russia's actions.
