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John Kelly, political coordinator at the US Mission to the UN, told VOA that Washington is still weighing the options.
10h ago
War in Ukraine
Europe needs to start taking its own security seriously, right away, says Polish foreign minister
12h ago
Ukraine
As the talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gather momentum, there is a consensus that “peacekeepers” will be needed to monitor the cessation of hostilities. But what form should the mission take?
Feb. 18
Zelensky
Rumors that movie stars including Ben Stiller and Angelina Jolie among others were paid to visit the war-torn country by USAID were dismissed out of hand by Stiller.
Feb. 6
UN
A UN report on Monday records an escalation in the mistreatment of captured Ukrainian military personnel including summary executions over the last six months.
Feb. 4
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian survivors of war-time sexual violence demand justice through an open letter to the UN, pushing for Russia’s inclusion on the ‘list of shame’ for war crimes related to CRSV.
Dec. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
Washington’s announcement last week that it would send anti-personnel landmines to Kyiv was immediately criticised by human rights campaigners.
Nov. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
UN Security Council blasts Russia’s lies and cynicism; European leaders react to Biden’s long-range strike approval; Trump’s national security adviser chimes in on the issue.
Nov. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
With Russia’s full-scale invasion approaching the 1,000-day mark, 3.7 million people have already been displaced inside Ukraine and around 6.7 million have fled as refugees, according to UN figures.
Nov. 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Those subjected to torture have included conscientious objectors to the draft as well as mobilized men and regular troops who have refused orders to fight against Ukraine.
Oct. 30, 2024
UN
The arrested man worked for the UN World Food Program in the eastern hotspot of Pokrovsk is believed to have relayed information on Ukrainian positions to a Russian agent using an online messenger.
Oct. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
With the UN having been and continuing to be unable to show moral leadership in Ukraine, perhaps it’s time that we should consider a new League of Democracies.
Oct. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
BRICS also failed to condemn Russia’s criminal war against Ukraine and euphemistically labelled it a "situation," once again confirming what it stands for.
Oct. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Berlin and Washington remain opposed to immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine; ICC scolds Mongolia for failure to arrest Putin during his visit; Meanwhile, UN chief meets with Putin at BRICS summit.
Oct. 25, 2024
Putin
Ukraine’s foreign ministry said meeting Putin now “does not advance the cause of peace” and “damages the UN’s reputation.”
Oct. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Seoul's spy agency said Friday that Pyongyang sent a "large-scale" troop deployment to help its ally, claiming that 1,500 special forces were already training in Russia's Far East.
Oct. 22, 2024
As the talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gather momentum, there is a consensus that “peacekeepers” will be needed to monitor the cessation of hostilities. But what form should the mission take?
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