UN chief to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy as Russia-Ukraine war enters 2nd month
2 years, 8 months ago

UN chief to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy as Russia-Ukraine war enters 2nd month

Live Mint  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second month, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is set to meet separately with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine next week to make urgent, face-to-face pleas for peace, the world body said Friday. Here are the top updates on Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Guterres is to meet Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and that Putin will also host the UN chief, according to AP report. Meanwhile, the UN later said that Guterres will head Thursday to Ukraine to see President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Additionally, Guterres has urged Russia to stop its attack since it began two months ago, in what he called “the saddest moment” in his five years in the UN's top job.

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Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
5 days, 21 hours ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about soaring inflation, Mr. Putin said that "inflation is a worrying signal," and that price rises for foods such as butter and meat are "unpleasant". …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
6 days, 14 hours ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’
1 week, 5 days ago

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’

Firstpost  

Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he could strike a deal to end the fighting in 24 hours, and speculation over a possible ceasefire is ramping up ahead of his inauguration in January US soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM, on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the ATACMS. It is obvious that …

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine
Trending News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine

The Independent  

In a generous tribute posted on his very own Truth Social page, Donald Trump declared that Emmanuel Macron had “done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre-Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” A “special day” to be sure; the president-elect’s attendance at the ceremonies …

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
3 weeks ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit

Firstpost  

“The West is starting to talk about a ceasefire as a means to give Ukraine a respite, and give themselves the opportunity to once again pump Ukraine up with modern long-range weapons. This, of course, is not a path to peace,” said Lavrov Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday accused Western nations of seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine to …

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pledged support for Ukraine as the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit. Speaking with reporters on the way to the meeting in Brazil, Starmer said he wouldn’t speak to Putin as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz …

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ahead of meeting with Biden where foreign policy will be on the agenda
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ahead of meeting with Biden where foreign policy will be on the agenda

ABC  

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly spoken to Vladimir Putin about Russia's war in Ukraine, urging the Kremlin not to escalate the conflict. On Sunday local time, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview on CBS that the Biden administration would use the next 70 days to convince Trump to stick by Ukraine as it defends itself …

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in U.S. leadership. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said …

Moment UN chief lowers his head in fawning bow to Vladimir Putin - prompting Zelensky to cancel visit by Antonio Guterres to Ukraine
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Moment UN chief lowers his head in fawning bow to Vladimir Putin - prompting Zelensky to cancel visit by Antonio Guterres to Ukraine

Daily Mail  

This is the fawning moment UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres was seen bowing to 'murderer' Vladimir Putin. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was criticised for the way he met Russian president Vladimir Putin, pictured right, at the BRICs conference in Kazan UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan Guterres also met with …

Guterres's First Visit to Russia Since 2022: BRICS Summit Draws Scrutiny
2 months ago

Guterres's First Visit to Russia Since 2022: BRICS Summit Draws Scrutiny

New Indian Express  

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's first visit to Russia in more than two years is aimed at showcasing Russia's resilience and defiance against Western isolation. The summit brings together 20 world leaders to discuss BRICS-led international payment and the conflict in the Middle East. Russia and China's relations are expected to be a major topic of discussion, with Xi and …

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the incursion into Russia’s Kursk region was the first part of Kyiv’s victory plan, which he intends to present to US President Joe Biden in September. While light on details, Zelensky said the four-stage plan began with the cross-border incursion into Kursk, which he said “is already done.” “Second direction is Ukraine’s strategic …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international …

Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn't
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine, Russia and the tense U.N. encounter that almost happened — but didn't

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian …

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn’t
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn’t

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided staring each other down Wednesday across the U.N. Security Council’s famous horseshoe-shaped table. Zelenskyy denounced Russia as “a terrorist state” while Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia sat facing him near …

Ukraine’s president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine’s president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Ukraine’s president accused Russia of waging “a criminal and unprovoked aggression” that undermines all norms of war and the U.N. charter Wednesday at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. He added that “this is not a special operation by the Albanian presidency,” eliciting laughter with a quip about Russia’s insistence on referring to its offensive against …

Zelenskyy questions Russia's place at United Nations ahead of General Assembly address
1 year, 3 months ago

Zelenskyy questions Russia's place at United Nations ahead of General Assembly address

India TV News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that the United Nations needs to answer why Russia, which he referred to as "Russian terrorists", still has a seat at the tables of power in the world body. I think it's a question to all the members of the United Nations," Zelenskyy said after visiting wounded Ukrainian military members at a New …

World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for
1 year, 3 months ago

World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for

CNN  

United Nations CNN — After thousands of speeches, meetings, and receptions this week at the UNGA summit, the United Nations is prepared to announce World Peace at the end of the global event — err, no. The truth is, topics at the two-week summit appear more numerous, volatile and hard-to-solve than before any other UN General Assembly: Russia’s war in …

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders’ gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?
1 year, 3 months ago

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders’ gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week, but developing countries will be vying for the spotlight as well as they push for faster action on poverty and inequality at the first full-on meeting of world leaders since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel three years ago. Richard Gowan, …

Ukraine is in spotlight at U.N. gathering, but is there room for other priorities?
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine is in spotlight at U.N. gathering, but is there room for other priorities?

LA Times  

People arrive at United Nations headquarters in New York on Sunday ahead of this week’s General Assembly. Richard Gowan, U.N. director of the International Crisis Group, said that after the recent meeting in New Delhi of the Group of 20 major economic powers, “for some European leaders right now there is not a lot of political capital in going to …

Putin meets leader of Belarus, who suggests boosting his own ties with North Korea
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin meets leader of Belarus, who suggests boosting his own ties with North Korea

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a meeting Friday with his Belarusian counterpart and staunch ally, who suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with North Korea after this week’s summit between Putin and Kim Jong Un. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made the proposal as he met with Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger. The deal followed Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine which sent global food prices …

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Some African leaders arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as he seeks allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure other African heads of state not to attend. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov deplored “unconcealed brazen interference by the U.S., France and other states …

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans' peace plan consisted of 10 elements, but “was …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 is set to host a group of African leaders who have traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine. Seven African leaders — presidents of Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s prime minister and top envoys from the Republic of Congo and …

Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans’ peace plan consisted of 10 elements, …

Russia ready for meeting between Lavrov, Blinken; Ukraine war, arrest of WSJ journo on top agenda
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia ready for meeting between Lavrov, Blinken; Ukraine war, arrest of WSJ journo on top agenda

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russia, for the first time, said it was ready to initiate talks with the United States but added the Biden administration must approach the Russian officials during the upcoming sessions of the United Nations. Citing Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya, news agency TASS, said Moscow top official Sergey Lavrov is ready to hold …

Latest in Ukraine: Expectations are growing for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

Latest in Ukraine: Expectations are growing for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia

NPR  

Latest in Ukraine: Expectations are growing for China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia Enlarge this image toggle caption Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. Sponsor Message What happened last week Russian forces took hold of the eastern half of Bakhmut, …

Amid war, UN chief in Ukraine to talk on Black Sea grain deal renewal
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid war, UN chief in Ukraine to talk on Black Sea grain deal renewal

India Today  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Wednesday to discuss extending a deal with Moscow that allows the Black Sea export of Ukraine grains amid Russia's war in the country. Russia has signalled that obstacles to its own agricultural exports need to be removed before it lets the Ukraine's Black Sea grain deal …

UN chief in Ukraine to meet Zelensky: spokesman
1 year, 9 months ago

UN chief in Ukraine to meet Zelensky: spokesman

Firstpost  

Zelensky “to discuss the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in all its aspects, as well as other pertinent issues.” United Nations: UN chief Antonio Guterres arrived in war-torn Ukraine Tuesday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his third trip since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the United Nations announced. Guterres “is currently in Ukraine,” his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq …

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to UN's human rights council
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia, Iran sending top envoys to UN's human rights council

The Hindu  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will help kick off the latest and longest-ever session of the UN's top human rights body on Monday, with Iran's foreign minister, a senior Russian envoy, and the top diplomats of France and Germany among scores of leaders set to take part. The more than five-week session of the Human Rights Council opens as the world …

UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine
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 …

February 9, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 10 months ago

February 9, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for all of the support his country has received so far from the European Union at a summit held in Belgium on Thursday. Speaking ahead of the special EU meeting in Brussels, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas proposed an EU procurement of weapons for Ukraine, which would be similar to EU’s vaccine procurement. Then, …

Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposal for ‘peace summit’, calls it ‘Diplomacy 404’
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposal for ‘peace summit’, calls it ‘Diplomacy 404’

Firstpost  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said Kyiv wants a peace summit within two months to end the war with Russia Moscow: “Diplomacy 404” is how Russia described Ukraine’s proposal for a United Nations sanctioned “peace summit” by February 2023. In an interview to news agency Associated Press, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said that Kyiv wants …

Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it’s unlikely Russia will join. Ukraine’s foreign minister has said that his nation wants a summit to end the war but he does not anticipate Russia taking part at a time when both sides are locked in intense battlefield exchanges. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told …

Worried UN meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes
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 …

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

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet

Hindustan Times  

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine as the US and its allies were criticizing President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. "He has left the chamber, I'm not surprised, I don't think Mr Lavrov …

At UN, Russia’s war in Ukraine is both text and subtext
2 years, 3 months ago

At UN, Russia’s war in Ukraine is both text and subtext

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s U.N. General Assembly has a new occupant of center stage: the war in Ukraine. He opened his remarks by painting a bleak picture of a world catapulted into a “new, increasingly bitter period of geopolitical confrontation” that’s engendered “the prospect of the use of nuclear …

US, Iran to speak at UN; Zelenskyy to appear from Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

US, Iran to speak at UN; Zelenskyy to appear from Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

UNITED NATIONS: Leaders of two of the world’s most-watched nations — U.S. President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi — will be among those who have their say on the second day of the U.N. General Assembly’s first fully in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic began. Biden’s address on Wednesday is expected to have a heavy focus on the …

Russia `alarmed’ at no US visas to attend UN leaders meeting
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia `alarmed’ at no US visas to attend UN leaders meeting

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s U.N. ambassador says it’s “alarming” that less than three weeks before the annual meeting of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly not a single member of the 56-member Russian advance team and delegation headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has received a U.S. entry visa. Vassily Nebenzia said in a letter to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio …

UN chief repeats call for military withdrawals from Zaporizhzhia
2 years, 4 months ago

UN chief repeats call for military withdrawals from Zaporizhzhia

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres warns potential damage to facility in southern Ukraine would be ‘suicide’ as Zelenskyy agrees to terms for IAEA visit. UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned any potential damage to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, Europe’s biggest, would be “suicide” as he and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine discussed ways to secure the plant, and Ukraine’s president agreed …

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Leaders back EU path for Kyiv
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Leaders back EU path for Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Kyiv’s bid to apply for European Union membership and pledge more arms to fend off the Russian invasion. 16 Jun 2022 - 15:53 GMT European leaders back Ukraine’s EU bid The leaders of France, Germany and Italy back “immediate” European Union candidate status for Ukraine amid their ongoing visit to Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/XN9dq9sUum …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 99
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 99

Al Jazeera  

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 99th day, we take a look at the main developments. Luhansk regional Governor Serhiy Haidai said 70 percent of Severodonetsk was held by Russian forces, 10-15 percent was a “grey zone”, and the rest was held by Ukraine. Civilians are sheltering under a chemical plant in Severodonetsk as Russian forces advance on the key …

Live updates | UN Chief: War in Ukraine driving world hunger
2 years, 7 months ago

Live updates | UN Chief: War in Ukraine driving world hunger

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations chief said Wednesday he is in “intense contacts” with Russia and other countries to stop escalating global hunger exacerbated by the war in Ukraine by allowing the export of grain stored in Ukrainian ports and ensuring Russian food and fertilizers have unrestricted access to world markets. He said the team “emphatically supported the entry …

Live updates | UN chief ‘appalled’ at reported school attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Live updates | UN chief ‘appalled’ at reported school attack

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations chief says he is “appalled” at the reported attack on a school in the Ukrainian town of Bilohorivka, where many people were apparently seeking shelter from fighting. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners in Ukraine will continue supporting those whose lives have been shattered by war.” ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: …

UN chief tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks
2 years, 7 months ago

UN chief tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Guterres’s visit to Ukraine comes after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit on Thursday, Guterres’s first to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in late February, comes two days after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he stressed the need for so-called “humanitarian corridors”, particularly out of the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol. …

Air attacks hit near UN chief as Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Air attacks hit near UN chief as Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

UN expresses ‘shock’ after explosions near UN secretary-general in the boldest attack on the capital since Russian forces retreated weeks ago. The United Nations expressed astonishment after a Russian missile attack hit close to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as he visited Ukraine to help the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians caught in “mortal danger”. And this says a lot …

UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Ukraine, says ‘sooner this war…’
2 years, 7 months ago

UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Ukraine, says ‘sooner this war…’

Hindustan Times  

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres announced his arrival in Kyiv on Wednesday following talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres gestures leaving a joint news conference with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov following their talks in Moscow, "I have arrived in Ukraine after visiting Moscow. In Moscow, Guterres yet again …

UN Chief And Vladimir Putin Agree 'In Principle' On Key Ukraine Evacuation
2 years, 7 months ago

UN Chief And Vladimir Putin Agree 'In Principle' On Key Ukraine Evacuation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Russian President Vladimir Putin met one-on-one Tuesday for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the United Nations said they agreed on arranging evacuations from a besieged steel plant in the battered city of Mariupol. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the Russian leader and U.N. chief discussed “proposals …

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