India abstains in two UNGA votes on Ukraine humanitarian crisis It also abstains in UNSC on Russia’s resolution on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
Putin's defence chief resurfaces after disappearing from view Russia's defence minister was briefly shown by state media at a meeting of top officials on Thursday after dropping out of public view for days during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 24, 2022
Russia's Defense Minister Resurfaces after Dropping Out of View Russia's powerful defense minister resurfaced in a short snippet of video footage aired by state media on Thursday after dropping out of public view for days during Russia's war in Ukraine. Sergei Shoigu, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, was spotted on a split screen of top officials as… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022
UN Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Arab League to Face Challenges UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for even stronger cooperation between the United Nations and Arab States to "face the challenges" in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Lebanon. Guterres warned that the efforts have an added urgency against the backdrop of the profound global ramifications of the war in Ukraine. Speaking… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022
India, 12 others abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution on Ukraine The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
UN to vote on blaming Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis The U.N. General Assembly is voting Thursday on a resolution backed by over 90 countries that blames Russia for the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
Madeleine Albright, first woman to be US secretary of state, dies at 84 Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state and a grande dame of foreign policy for the Democratic Party who wrote books, served on think tank boards and warned of the risk of fascism in the Donald Trump era, has died. She was 84. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: NATO will ‘respond’ to chemical weapons Ukraine-Russia news from March 24: US President Joe Biden warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2022
Madeleine Albright, first woman to be US secretary of state, dies at 84 Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state and a grande dame of foreign policy for the Democratic Party who wrote books, served on think tank boards and warned of the risk of fascism in the Donald Trump era, has died. She was 84. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022
UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022
UN taking up 3 resolutions on Ukraine humanitarian crisis The United Nations is facing three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Diplomatic tit-for-tat over Ukraine escalates at United Nations Russia is seeking to blunt Western-led efforts at the United Nations to further isolate Moscow for invading Ukraine, with the Security Council and General Assembly gearing up to vote this week on competing measures on Ukraine's humanitarian crisis. Reuters · Mar 22, 2022
Divide at UN over naming Russia aid resolution for Ukraine France and Mexico are pressing U.N. members to mention Russia’s invasion in a resolution on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
West accuses Russia of using UN council to spread propaganda Six Western nations are accusing Russia of using the U.N. Security Council to launder disinformation, spread propaganda and justify an unprovoked attack on Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022 UNSC: West dismisses Russian claims of bioweapons in Ukraine Renewed Russian claims of biological weapons programme in Ukraine face rebuke at UN Security Council meeting.
Reuters · Mar 18, 2022 Putin discusses Ukraine with Russian security council Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Moscow's conflict with Ukraine and its international repercussions with his security council on Friday, the Kremlin said on its website.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 Russia won’t ask UN council vote on its Ukraine resolution Russia says it will not ask the UN Security Council to vote Friday on its draft resolution on humanitarian relief for Ukraine, which has been criticized for making no mention of Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Russia won't ask U.N. council vote on its Ukraine resolution Russia says it will not ask the U.N. Security Council to vote Friday on its draft resolution on humanitarian relief for Ukraine, which has been criticized for making no mention of Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2022 Ukraine latest updates: UN says 6.5m displaced inside Ukraine Ukraine news from March 18: UN also estimates 3.2 million refugees have already fled the country.
Reuters · Mar 17, 2022 Russia pulls U.N. vote on Ukraine over 'arm-twisting' claims The U.N. Security Council will no longer vote on Friday on a Russian-drafted call for aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine as Russia's U.N. envoy accused Western countries of a campaign of "unprecedented pressure" against the measure.
Reuters · Mar 17, 2022 Russia abstains on U.N. Afghan mission vote over 'ignorance' of new realities The U.N. Security Council on Thursday renewed the world body's assistance mission in Afghanistan for another year, but Russia abstained from the vote over what it called a "stubborn ignorance of the new realities" after the Taliban seized power.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 UN's new Afghanistan mandate focuses on equality, inclusion The U.N. Security Council has approved a robust mandate for its political mission in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover last August
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022 UN Security Council Members Call for Emergency Ukraine Meeting The United States, Britain, France, Albania, Norway and Ireland have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting Thursday because of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said. "Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians," the British diplomatic mission to the UN said Wednesday on its Twitter account.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2022 UN to Vote on Its Scope in Afghanistan, Barring a Russia Veto The Security Council votes Thursday on a resolution to secure the United Nations' presence in war-torn Afghanistan into the future -- unless Russia, which has stymied negotiations this week, vetoes the measure. The draft text introduced by Norway reshapes the global body's relations with Kabul to account for last year's…
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 UN Security Council meeting again Thursday to debate Ukraine The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a meeting on Ukraine for Thursday