The UN recorded at least 124 cases of sexual violence during the war against Ukraine
The Special Representative of the United Nations Organization for Sexual Violence in Conflicts reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, 124 cases of sexual violence have already been recorded. Source: Oleksandra Matviychuk, Ukrainian human rights activist and head of the board of the Center for Civil...
Ukraine’s recovery is a long road but it must start now, – UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes that the restoration of Ukraine should begin now, although it will take a long time. Source: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The damage and devastation to homes, schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure will take years to rebuild,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio...
Almost 16 million Ukrainians need humanitarian aid, – UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine
Almost 16 million Ukrainians currently need various types of humanitarian aid – from water to shelter. Source: UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine Osnat Lubrani “Almost 16 million Ukrainians need humanitarian aid today – water, food, health care or a roof over their heads. These are conservative numbers that the UN is...
The UN confirmed the killings of civilians by the Russian army in 30 cities of Ukraine
The new report of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Russia’s war against Ukraine covers the period from February 24 to May 15. Source: The report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights “During the reporting period, OHCHR recorded a total of 8,368 civilian casualties, with 3,924 persons...
The UN Security Council countries condemned Russian missile strikes on peaceful cities of Ukraine
Six UN Security Council countries, as well as Ukraine, issued a joint statement strongly condemning Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the Kremenchuk shopping center, and expressed full support for the Ukrainian people. Source: The UN Security Council “We, members of the Security Council, namely France, Ireland, Norway,...
G7 countries and the UN condemned the Russian missile strike on Kremenchuk mall
The leaders of the G7 have condemned a deadly Russian missile attack on a crowded Ukrainian shopping mall as an “abominable” war crime. Source: The leaders of the G7 At least 18 people were killed due to the missile attack on Kremenchuk mall, while 59 were wounded. “Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war...
Turkey has announced the establishment of an “operational center” for the export of Ukrainian grain
Turkey said it had reached a consensus on setting up an “operational center” to deal with grain exports from Ukraine. Source: Turkish Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun “We have taken on the role of mediator, and contacts resulted in a consensus to establish an operational center in Istanbul. We hope that the...
It makes no sense for Russia to demand inspecting Ukrainian ships, – US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes that Russia’s demands for inspections of every ship leaving Ukrainian ports are “meaningless.” Source: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “By what right or by what logic does Russia insist on inspecting Ukrainian sovereign ships leaving Ukrainian ports going to other...
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN called on the world to end Russian fascism
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya called on the world to put an end to Russian fascism “right now”. Source: Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UN “Russia’s transition to an aggressive fascist regime has already been confirmed by her inability to refrain from attacking those whom she considers...
The UN Security Council to consider role of Russian propaganda in war against Ukraine
The UN Security Council will consider the issue of incitement to violence as one of the reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on June 21. Source: The UN Security Council Secretariat “Incitement to violence, which led to the commission of violent crimes” – this is the agenda item of the Security Council meeting to be...
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