Human Rights
Running to bomb shelters, nothing new for Ukraine’s schoolchildren
There have been a staggering 1,614 recorded attacks on Ukrainian schools up to the end of last year says the report from the UN human rights office OHCHR – part...
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United Nations
Guterres welcomes deals to halt energy attacks in Ukraine, Russia
“Any ceasefire is welcome because it saves lives, but it is essential that a ceasefire paves the way for a just peace in Ukraine,” the UN Secretary-General said in Brussels,...
Europe
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Conflict Until September 2025
Brussels – The European Council announced today its decision to extend restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities responsible for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence for an additional six...
United Nations
World News in Brief: Gaza aid ‘unravelling’, funding cuts in Ukraine, concern over Syria aid access, Duterte in ICC custody
Citing reports from humanitarians in the Strip, he said it was becoming more difficult to access “decent and sufficient food, water, medical services and other vital items”. Briefing reporters in...
Europe
Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union following the Ukraine-U.S. meeting in Saudi Arabia
The European Union welcomes the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following their meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the proposals for a ceasefire agreement, humanitarian...
Human Rights
Ukraine reels from one of the deadliest days of war
“With 21 civilians reported killed, 7 March was one of the deadliest days for civilians in Ukraine so far this year,” UN mission chief Danielle Bell saidRussian’s full-scale invasion in...
Defense
EU Leaders Forge Unified Front on Ukraine and Defense Amid Escalating Global Tensions
Brussels, 6 March 2025 — At a pivotal Special European Council meeting today, EU leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and charted a bold path toward a more sovereign...
United Nations
US cuts mean ‘essential’ UN mental health teams in Ukraine risk closure
A young mother, five children in tow, steps off a train in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, holding a small bag. She is fleeing Russian attacks in the Zaporizhzhia...
Europe
Remarks by President António Costa following the Leaders’ summit on Ukraine
First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Keir Starmer for gathering all of us here today. This consultation was very useful and important, and I will continue...
Europe
EU reaffirms unwavering support to Ukraine on anniversary of invasion
On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU has condemned Russia’s unprovoked aggression, imposed wide-ranging sanctions, and offered unwavering support to Ukraine. The EU will...