Invasion of Ukraine: Disaster for millions worldwide
A sword of Damocles is now hanging over the global economy – “especially the developing world”, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
At a meeting...
Horror over maternity hospital attack
The United Nations has expressed its „shock“ over reports of a Russian strike on a children’s hospital and maternity ward in the city of...
2.2 millions have fled Ukraine
The exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country following the Russian invasion could overwhelm neighbouring countries, UN humanitarians have warned.
To date, 9 March...
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UN agencies deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began. The...
Ukraine: Protecting Civilians is UN Top Priority
The United Nations will step up its humanitarian operations in and around Ukraine and is making the protection of civilians its priority.
UN Secretary-General Antonio...
Guterres asks Putin to “give peace a chance”
“President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine, give peace a chance,” Secretary-General António Guterres urged Wednesday evening at the start of an emergency...
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Ukraine
Looking for information on the situation in Ukraine? Then check out this backgrounder.
At Munich Security Conference, Guterres strongly urges deescalation in Ukraine
In his opening remarks at the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Secretary-General Guterres highlighted the need for international cooperation and diplomacy in these times of mounting crisis. He...