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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 575 of the invasion

Russia strikes at least six cities across Ukraine in biggest attack since August; Poland will no longer arm Ukraine, says prime minister

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Stripping Russia's veto power on the Security Council is all but impossible. Perhaps we should expect less from the UN instead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lambasted the UN Security Council yet again, saying in a speech this week that as long as Russia has veto power on the body, it will remain powerless to do anything to stop the war in Ukraine – or any other conflict.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

As UN Security Council takes up Ukraine, a potentially dramatic meeting may be at hand

All eyes will be on Ukraine’s president and Russia’s top diplomat at a U.N. Security Council meeting Wednesday on the 19-month war in Ukraine: Will they clash

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Biden urges UN Security Council to authorise international mission to Haiti

US president calls for approval of a ‘security support mission’ as Caribbean nation faces deadly gang violence.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023

Russian abduction of Ukrainian children is ‘genocide’, Zelensky tells UN

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took centre-stage at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to address world leaders on the war in Ukraine that has divided the global body. Biden has urged world leaders to stand with Kyiv against Russian aggression, while also touching on Washington's…

France 24 · Sep 19, 2023

UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week

World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here’s all you need to know.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

Jaishankar presents strong case for for permanent seat for India on UN security council

Presenting a strong case for a permanent seat for India on the UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar opined on Sunday that the UN should be prepared for “reform” in this regard.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Putin and Kim Jong-un exchange rifles as North Korean leader continues Russia tour

Russian president also gave Kim at meeting the gift of a ‘glove from a space suit that has been to space’ amid warnings from US and South Korea about any weapons deal

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West

US says it ‘won’t hesitate’ to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

India 'very important', but it is for members to decide on its UNSC membership, says Antonio Guterres

UN Chief Guterres hails India as "country of the world" and "very important" partner in multilateral system. Urges immediate reforms to UNSC and other multilateral institutions to reflect today's world. Pitches for global solidarity to tackle poverty, hunger & inequality. Hopes India's G20 presidency will help achieve transformative change. Warns…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023