2 years, 2 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Ukraine annexation, China abstains

Resolution called for condemnation of ‘illegal’ referendums in Ukraine and for states to not recognise border changes. Al Jazeera’s James Bays, reporting from the United Nations in New York, said in response to the resolution the Russian representative “sounded incredulous”, and it was no surprise that Russia then used its power as a permanent member of the Security Council to veto the resolution. “But it’s notable that four other council members decided not to support the resolution, and instead to abstain – China, Brazil, Gabon and India,” Bays said. pic.twitter.com/rLgfYcrVhs — Amanda Price September 30, 2022 Beijing uncomfortable China abstained from voting on the resolution, but also raised concerns about “a prolonged and expanded crisis” in Ukraine. Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Zhang Jun on the UN Security Council Draft Resolution on Ukrainehttps://t.co/o8HzQL0zf9 pic.twitter.com/xUm2bcsx5e — Chinese Mission to UN October 1, 2022 A US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said China’s abstention from the vote showed that Russia’s “sabre rattling” and moves that threatened other states’ territorial integrity put China in an “uncomfortable position”.

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Russia vetoes UN resolution on Sudan ceasefire, aid delivery

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1 month, 1 week ago

Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

Al Jazeera

Russia has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as the country continues to grapple with a deadly war that has displaced millions of people and spurred a humanitarian crisis. The resolution, authored by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, had called on all warring parties in Sudan to “immediately cease hostilities” and …

5 months, 1 week ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine

The Hindu

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The resolution titled ‘Safety and security of nuclear facilities of Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’ demanded that Russia “immediately cease its aggression …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

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Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes

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Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution Wednesday that would have reaffirmed a nearly 50-year-old ban on placing weapons of mass destruction into orbit, two months after reports Russia has plans to do just that. If it passed, the resolution would have affirmed a binding obligation in Article IV of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which says nations are …

8 months ago

U.S. slams Russia for vetoing UNSC resolution on Outer Space Treaty

The Hindu

The United States slammed Russia on April 24 for vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty that put a legally-binding obligation that countries should not be putting weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in orbit. If that were the case, Russia would not have vetoed this resolution," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in …

8 months ago

‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid

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The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – the UK and Switzerland. Iran Tehran has said that Washington’s use of its veto to block full UN membership for Palestine was “irresponsible” given the lack of opposition from any other Security Council member. Statement | Qatar Expresses Deep Regret at Security Council’s Failure to …

9 months ago

Russia and China veto US resolution on ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire at UN

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9 months ago

UN Security Council: Russia, China veto US-proposed immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.- The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention. Russia and China vetoed a U.S.- The U.S., Israel’s closest ally, has vetoed three resolutions demanding a cease-fire, the most recent an Arab-backed measure supported by 13 council members with one abstention on Feb. 20. …

9 months ago

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

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UNITED NATIONS — Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.- The vote in the Security Council became another showdown involving world powers that are locked in tense disputes elsewhere, with the United States taking criticism for not being tough enough against its ally Israel, whose ongoing military offensive has created a dire humanitarian crisis for the 2.3 million Palestinians …

9 months ago

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

New Indian Express

UNITED NATIONS: Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US- The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention. Before the vote, Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow supports an immediate cease-fire, but he questioned the language in the resolution and accused US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Ambassador …

1 year, 1 month ago

Russian UN envoys shoot back at Western criticism of its Ukraine war and crackdown on dissidents

Associated Press

GENEVA — Western countries on Monday repeatedly called on Russia to end domestic repression of dissident voices and end its war in Ukraine — and human rights violations related to it — as Russia came under a regular review at the U.N.'s top rights body. He also said Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine had “no relation to the subject …

1 year, 1 month ago

Israel’s UN envoy slams Russia, China for vetoing US resolution on Hamas attack

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Following Russia and China's veto of a US-authored UN resolution condemning Hamas' attacks on Israel, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan argued that these nations might have responded more forcefully if they had experienced a similar massacre. Erdan said "In Israel, we are fighting for our very survival.If any of your countries endured a similar massacre, I am certain that you would …

1 year, 2 months ago

Vantage | How US, Russia ensure UNSC does nothing on aid to Palestine

Firstpost

Until the Security Council undergoes a substantial overhaul, the UN will remain paralysed and those in dire need of assistance, such as ordinary Palestinians, will continue to endure suffering while global governance falters It’s no secret that when it comes to geopolitics, the world often appears divided into distinct camps with the East pitted against the West and the North …

1 year, 3 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, monitoring in Mali

Al Jazeera

Western powers accuse Moscow of retaliating against UN experts who implicated Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in grave human rights abuses in Mali. Western powers have accused Russia of retaliating against the UN experts after they spoke critically about actions by Malian forces and their “foreign security partners” – a clear reference to Wagner forces operating in the country. Independent UN sanctions …

1 year, 3 months ago

Russia vetoes renewal of Mali sanctions regime

China Daily

The UN Security Council votes on a draft resolution on the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime at the UN headquarters in New York, on Aug 30, 2023. UNITED NATIONS - Russia on Wednesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have renewed the Mali sanctions regime. To be adopted, a Security Council resolution needs nine votes in favor …

1 year, 10 months ago

India explains why it abstained from voting on UNGA resolution on Ukraine war

Live Mint

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes a year on Friday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. India's permanent representative at United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj affirmed that India is committed to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter, but the resolution has “inherent limitations” in reaching the desired …

1 year, 10 months ago

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle

New York: India has abstained from voting on resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The assembly demanded Moscow to withdraw from Kyiv "immediately," with an appeal for the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. India's permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj reiterated …

1 year, 10 months ago

India, China abstain from UN General Assembly vote for peace in Ukraine

Firstpost

New York: India, China were among the 32 members of the United Nations General Assembly that abstained from UN vote demanding Russia to “immediately and unconditionally” withdraw troops from Ukraine. On the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in …

1 year, 10 months ago

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow’s aggression must stop. “Many countries representing Latin America, Africa, Asia voted in favor.” U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan …

1 year, 10 months ago

UN votes to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw troops from Ukraine

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Geneva: The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the war with a call for a “just and lasting” peace. “The vote defies the argument that the Global South does not stand on Ukraine’s side, because many countries representing Latin America, Africa, Asia voted in favor …

1 year, 10 months ago

UN tells Russia to leave Ukraine: How did countries vote?

Al Jazeera

A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote that demanded Moscow withdraw its troops and end the fighting. The United Nations General Assembly has again condemned Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, calling for Moscow’s immediate withdrawal and an end to the fighting. A year since President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion, which he has called a “special military …

1 year, 10 months ago

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Al Jazeera

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour. The resolution urged a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” that it said “would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security” and reaffirmed Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. The #UNGA 11th ESS just adopted draft resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Principles of the …

1 year, 10 months ago

U.N. overwhelmingly approves resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine

LA Times

The United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message to Moscow as its invasion enters a second year. “Many countries representing Latin America, Africa, Asia voted in favor.” U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan called the vote “an overwhelming demonstration of support …

1 year, 10 months ago

UN to vote on resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

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1 year, 10 months ago

UN chief Guterres condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine

The Hindu

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called Russia's invasion of Ukraine “an affront to our collective conscience” that violates the UN Charter and challenges “the cornerstone principles and values of our multilateral system.” The war that started a year ago is fanning regional instability and fuelling global tensions and divisions, he said as the General Assembly is set to adopt a …

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1 year, 10 months ago

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday and said that it "is an affront to our collective conscience." While addressing the eleventh emergency special session two days before the anniversary of Russia's attack, Guterres said, "When you mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands as a green milestone for the people of Ukraine and …

1 year, 10 months ago

China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, as Beijing comes under increasing pressure from the United States and its allies over its growing partnership with Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it “highly appreciates the sincere desire” of China to contribute to settling …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine to call for Russia\'s removal from UN Security Council

Deccan Chronicle

KYIV: Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. Kuleba said the question of Russia's veto-wielding permanent seat in the UN Security Council -- also held by the United States, Britain, France and China -- was already being discussed around …

2 years, 1 month ago

UN General Assembly calls for Russian reparations to Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle

United Nations: The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Monday calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine including by paying reparations. It was the lowest level of support of the five Ukraine-related resolutions adopted by the General Assembly since Russia's February 24 invasion of its smaller neighbour. But there are no vetoes in …

2 years, 1 month ago

UN adopts call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations; India abstains

Hindustan Times

India on Monday abstained from a UN resolution vote calling for Russia to be held accountable for the Ukraine invasion, including by paying compensation for damage, loss and injury during the war. Explaining the abstention, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, stressed the need to objectively consider whether a reparation process through a vote in UNGA would contribute …

2 years, 1 month ago

U.N. General Assembly calls for Russia to make reparations in Ukraine

The Hindu

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday called for Russia to be held accountable for its conduct in Ukraine, voting to approve a resolution recognising that Russia must be responsible for making reparations to the country. The resolution, supported by 94 of the assembly's 193 members, said Russia, which invaded its neighbor in February, "must bear the legal consequences of …

2 years, 1 month ago

UN General Assembly votes for Russian reparations to Ukraine with low support

Live Mint

The UN General Assembly on Monday approved a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for invading Ukraine in violation of international law, including by making reparations for extensive harm done to the nation and for Ukrainians killed and injured in the conflict. Before the vote, Ukraine’s UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the assembly that “Russia has tried its …

2 years, 1 month ago

UN General Assembly calls for Russia to pay Ukraine reparations

Al Jazeera

The resolution recommends member states create an international register to record evidence and claims against Russia. It recommends the assembly’s member nations, in cooperation with Ukraine, create “an international register” to document claims and information on damage, loss or injury to Ukrainians and the government caused by Russia. Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said ahead of the vote …

2 years, 2 months ago

Despite abstention at UNGA vote on Russia, German envoy lauds India’s stand on Ukraine conflict

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The resolution moved at the United Nations General Assembly was supported by 143 countries, while 35 nations – including Asian giants China and India - abstained New Delhi: Barely a day after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of certain eastern regions of Ukraine, German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Thursday said though India …

2 years, 2 months ago

UN Demands Russia Reverse 'Illegal' Annexations In Ukraine

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LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscow’s attempt to grab its neighbor’s territory. The resolution adopted Wednesday declares that Moscow’s actions violate Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, …

2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. demands Russia reverse Ukraine annexations, India abstains from vote

The Hindu

The U. N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscow’s attempt to grab its neighbour’s territory. U. S. envoy Thomas-Greenfield told the assembly before the vote that when the United Nations was established on the …

2 years, 2 months ago

UN demands Russia reverse ‘illegal’ annexations in Ukraine

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal, a sign of strong global opposition to the seven-month war and Moscow’s attempt to grab its neighbor’s territory. U.S. envoy Thomas-Greenfield told the assembly before the vote that when the United Nations was established on …

2 years, 2 months ago

UN condemns Russia’s annexation move: How did countries vote?

Al Jazeera

A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote rejecting Russia’s annexations in Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly condemned Moscow’s attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine last month in a global show of anger towards President Vladimir Putin’s Russia. In total, 143 countries backed Wednesday’s resolution reaffirming Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. Here is a country breakdown of …

2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution that condemns Russia's "illegal" referenda to annex parts of Ukraine

India TV News

Ukraine Russia War: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Wednesday that condemned Russia's "illegal" referenda and attempts to annex parts of Ukraine, saying New Delhi's decision is "consistent" with its "well thought out national position" and the country stands ready to support all efforts aimed at de-escalation while underlining the importance of peaceful solution …

2 years, 2 months ago

The U.N. votes to condemn Russia's attempts to annex parts of Ukraine

NPR

The U.N. votes to condemn Russia's attempts to annex parts of Ukraine Russia looks increasingly isolated on the world stage. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory and called on it to reverse the move. The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory. MICHELE KELEMEN, BYLINE: …

2 years, 2 months ago

UN condemns Russia’s move to annex parts of Ukraine

Al Jazeera

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine and urged countries not to recognise the move. In Wednesday’s vote, three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly — 143 countries — backed a resolution that also reaffirmed the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised …

2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes

The Hindu

The U.N. General Assembly started debating on October 10 whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. Russia has said it was retaliating for what it called a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack Saturday on an important …

2 years, 2 months ago

Worried UN meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly started debating Monday whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow’s most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. Russia has said it was retaliating for what it called a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack Saturday on an …

2 years, 2 months ago

Worried UN meets hours after Russia escalates war against Ukraine, launches over 80 missiles

India TV News

Ukriane Russia War: The UN General Assembly started debating on Monday whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. UN Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply shocked” by the Russian attacks and spoke Monday with Ukrainian …

2 years, 2 months ago

Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Russia called for a secret ballot vote next week on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn its “attempted illegal annexation” of part of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said in a six-page letter to all other U.N. ambassadors obtained by The Associated Press that the U.N. legal counsel …

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2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains from UN vote that condemns Russia\'s annexation of Ukrainian regions

Deccan Chronicle

New York: India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, said on Friday that India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine and stressed that dialogue is the only answer to settle differences and disputes after India abstained in the UN Security Council vote which condemned Russia's "illegal referenda" and annexation of Ukrainian regions, calling for …

2 years, 2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: India abstains in UN vote against Russia's "illegal referenda" on Ukraine

India TV News

Russia-Ukraine war: India abstained while Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution tabled by the US and Albania that would have condemned Moscow's “illegal referenda” and declared its annexation of four Ukrainian territories as invalid, with New Delhi citing the "totality of the evolving situation” as the reason for its abstention. The resolution would have condemned Russia’s organisation of “illegal …

2 years, 2 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling its referendums illegal

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Friday that would have condemned its referendums in four Ukrainian regions as illegal, declared them invalid and urged all countries not to recognize any annexation of the territory claimed by Moscow. The resolution would also have demanded an immediate halt to Russia’s “full-scale unlawful invasion of Ukraine” and the immediate and unconditional …

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The broad outline of US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine includes freezing current battle lines, putting the Nato membership for Ukraine on hold, and using a carrot and sticks approach with Ukraine and Russia Advisers to US President-elect Donald Trump have fleshed out three plans to end the war in Ukraine, according to a report. …

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Russia says ‘many’ countries eager to host Ukraine talks but no grounds yet

Al Jazeera

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Qatar and a number of other countries willing to host negotiations but conditions are not yet right. Russia has thanked Qatar and “many” other countries for expressing interest in hosting talks about bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, but stressed that conditions are not yet right. “There are no grounds for negotiations yet,” …

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Opportunity for seeds of peace to be planted: China Daily editorial

China Daily

Until quite recently, a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict seemed to be a non-option for either Ukraine or the NATO countries which promised to have its back. There has been a subtle change in the rhetoric of Ukraine's Western allies, however, that may have significant implications for the way the conflict, which has lasted nearly three years, unfolds, or …

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US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump

Firstpost

Nato chief Mark Rutte said he has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face ‘dire threats’ if Ukraine is forced into making a peace deal that is favourable to Russia Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face “dire threats” if Ukraine is made to accept Russia’s terms. …

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When Ukraine gave up world's 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal, did it set stage for Russian invasion?

Firstpost

In the 1990s, Ukraine gave up the third-largest nuclear weapons arsenal in the world in lieu of security guarantees. Now, as Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to enter the fourth year in coming weeks, Putin has made threats of nuclear attack central to his messaging to Ukraine and the world. As Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union, …

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Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership

Al Jazeera

Ukraine has slammed a 30-year-old security agreement as it reiterated its call for NATO membership. “We are convinced that the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine, as well as a deterrent to further Russian aggression against Ukraine and other states, is Ukraine’s full membership in NATO,” the Foreign Ministry statement read. “With the bitter experience of the Budapest Memorandum …

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Opinion: Biden should arm Ukraine to the teeth to prepare for the best negotiated peace

LA Times

The U.S. military’s Patriot air defense system, being demonstrated at a NATO site in Greece in 2017. In contrast, Russia got unprecedented assistance from North Korea, with an estimated 5 million artillery shells, 100 ballistic missiles and 11,000 troops sent into battle to counter Ukraine’s diversionary advance into Russia’s Kursk province. With three additional air defense systems, known as Patriot …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador

The Independent

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war

Live Mint

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a potential ceasefire could be achieved if the territory under Kyiv's control is placed “under the NATO umbrella,” enabling Ukraine to later negotiate the return of Russian-occupied areas through diplomatic means. Conditions for NATO membership Zelenskyy stated that NATO membership should be offered to the parts of Ukraine still under its control to …

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Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end ‘hot stage’ of war

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end ‘hot stage’ of war

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — An offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine, but any proposal to join the military alliance should be extended to all parts of the country that fall under internationally recognized borders, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a broadcast interview. An invitation for Ukraine to join …

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UK spy chief blames Russia for 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage in Europe

Firstpost

Moore argued that Europe and its transatlantic partners must hold firm in the face of what he said was growing aggression In what appeared a message to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and some European allies that have questioned continued support for Ukraine in the grinding war, Moore argued that Europe and its transatlantic partners must hold firm in …

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent

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Zelensky says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end ‘hot stage’ of war

LA Times

“If we want to stop the hot stage of the war, we should take under the NATO umbrella the territory of Ukraine that we have under our control,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Then, “Ukraine can get back the other part of its territory diplomatically.” An offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin

Hindustan Times

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation at a meeting in Brussels next week to Kyiv to join the Western military alliance, according to the text of a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. The letter reflects Ukraine's renewed push to secure an invitation to join NATO, which is part of a "victory …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine urges Nato allies to extend membership invitation ahead of Brussels meeting

Firstpost

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Nato allies to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the military alliance during their meeting in Brussels next week, according to a report, citing a letter on Friday Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

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UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign

The Independent

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UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign

Associated Press

PARIS — The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service said Friday that Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine’s Western allies, and that his spies are working to stop the consequences from spiraling out of control. MI6 chief Richard Moore said his agency and its French counterpart were working together to prevent a dangerous escalation by “calibrating …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

U.K. intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign

LA Times

“The cost of supporting Ukraine is well-known, but the cost of not doing so would be infinitely higher,” Richard Moore, head of MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, says at the British Embassy in Paris on Friday. The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service says Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine’s Western allies, and that his spies …

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Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit

Daily Mail

The former US Army General tapped to be Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia warned last week 'we're on the precipice of World War III' as he outlined a plan to end the war by forcing both sides to the negotiating table. Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said we are 'on the precipice of WWIII' after Vladimir Putin launched …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s pick for adviser on Ukraine pushed idea of 'ceding land' to Russia: report

Raw Story

Donald Trump’s new pick for special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has a plan to end the war between the two countries that has as of yet not been tested: pressure Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, according to new reports. The details of the policy plan drawn up by retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg – who Trump named Wednesday …

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South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon …

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South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

The Independent

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Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3

Daily Mail

Russia has warned that British support for Ukraine could 'lead to a collision between nuclear powers' in a grave threat as President Vladimir Putin vowed to launch more hypersonic missiles at targets in Ukraine. A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched as part of nuclear deterrence forces drills in Russia on October 29, 2024 Putin has said he will fire …

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1 month ago

‘WWIII has officially begun’: Ukraine’s ex-commander makes chilling claims

Hindustan Times

Valery Zaluzhny, the former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine, claims that the world has officially entered the phase of World War III. He suggests that the conflict has escalated beyond a regional war with Russia, now involving global players like North Korea, Iran, and potentially China., Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valery Zaluzhny looks on waiting for the arrival of …

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1 month ago

US drastic decisions in Ukraine risk widening the conflict

China Daily

The US Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, US. On April 15, 2022, CNN reported that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Washington's European allies that the US believes the Russia-Ukraine conflict would last till the end of 2022. People are increasingly worried that a severe escalation of the conflict could lead to a wider war or even …

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1 month ago

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly

LA Times

After 20 years and $2.3 trillion spent, after more than 100,000 American and Afghan lives lost, one would think our war in Afghanistan would be more of a reference point today. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would like to do so through “diplomatic means” next year. While the average American probably hadn’t thought much about Ukraine before the 2022 …

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US drastic decisions in Ukraine risk widening the conflict

China Daily

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US drastic decisions in Ukraine risk widening the conflict

China Daily

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US drastic decisions in Ukraine risk widening the conflict

China Daily

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Russia threatens WWIII and a US base attack as Biden stays silent and Kamala Harris vacations in Hawaii

Daily Mail

The White House organized a low key and ordinary public schedule Thursday while VP Harris vacations in Hawaii – even amid startling public Kremlin warnings to target a U.S. base in Poland and powerful missile strikes on Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been raising threats with Kremlin statements mentioning nuclear danger as Russia's war in Ukraine escalates Polish foreign …

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Crimea can only be restored to Ukraine through diplomacy, says Zelenskyy

Firstpost

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasised that reclaiming Crimea for Ukraine should be pursued through diplomatic efforts rather than military action Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on Wednesday. AP Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged the Crimea peninsula, seized by Russia in 2014, would have to be restored to Ukrainian sovereignty through …

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