The Latest Breaking News from Security Council

Russia defends Ukraine war as US, others condemn alleged abuses

Pressure on Russia has increased with world leaders calling for accountability over Moscow’s February 24 invasion.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022

Foreign Secretary urges countries to reject Putin’s ‘sham referenda’ in Ukraine

James Cleverly said the ‘devastating consequences’ of Russia’s invasion become clearer each day.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

On Ukraine, U.N. chief says talk of nuclear conflict 'unacceptable'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Thursday that talk of a nuclear conflict is "totally unacceptable" and any annexation of a state's territory by another state through the threat or use of force is a violation of the U.N. Charter and international law.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Lavrov defends Russia at U.N. showdown rife with anger over Ukraine war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defended Moscow's war in Ukraine at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday as the United Nations warned Moscow against annexing Ukrainian regions and Western ministers called for accountability over atrocities.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at U.N

Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two, as world powers at the United Nations demanded Moscow be held accountable for alleged atrocities in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Putin plays the annexation card, pushing the war in Ukraine into a dangerous new phase

A lot has changed since world leaders last met in person at the United Nations General Assembly: a global pandemic, a looming food crisis, economic stress, climate disasters – and, of course, the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2022

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

James Cleverly will address Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and other counterparts at a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

'A brutal, needless war ... chosen by one man': Biden, at United Nations, slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden excoriated Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced another $1.2 billion aid package for Ukraine during his annual address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 21, 2022

Shaped by war, Bosnian leader chides UN inaction on Ukraine

Bosnia’s leader is decrying the failure of the United Nations to prevent war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘tramples’ UN charter: Japan PM

Fumio Kishida steps up calls for reform of UN system after failure of Security Council to respond to Russian attack.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022