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Ukraine's envoy to UN Kyslytsya: "Russia should not be allowed to use veto power"

The UN General Assembly held the debate titled: "Situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine" on February 23.

11:05, 24.02.2021

Zelensky enacts decree on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The Foreign Ministry will act as coordinator for the implementation of the respective UN Security Council resolutions.

11:30, 03.12.2020

Five countries' envoys to UN call on Russia to disclose circumstances of Navalny's poisoning

Russia is asked to inform the UN Security Council.

09:50, 02.10.2020

Zelensky sees all countries seeking seat on UNSC for 2021-2022 as Ukraine's partners

The Ukrainian president pledges his country's support for Canada.

23:59, 21.06.2020

Russia engaged in cyber operations worldwide, Ukraine's top diplomat tells UNSC

"We should consolidate our efforts to elaborate 'rules of the game' to prevent any attempt to discredit such eminent achievement of the humanity as computer technologies," said Kuleba.

22:30, 22.05.2020

Russia hails Stalin to justify Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine, Kuleba tells UNSC

Russian aggression against Ukraine, which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas, is already lasting longer than World War 2.

23:20, 08.05.2020

Dutch government informs UN Security Council on MH17 trial

Last June the Public Prosecution Service decided to prosecute the four individuals.

20:29, 06.03.2020

UNSC to consider human rights violations in Crimea, ways of its de-occupation on March 6

The meeting will begin at 17:00 Kyiv time.

13:40, 03.03.2020

New shelling shows Russian force in Ukraine – EUObserver

The explosions occurred every ten seconds for three hours.

11:40, 20.02.2020

Five EU members of UNSC issue statement in support of Ukraine amid Donbas escalation

The countries also condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea.

12:00, 19.02.2020

Ukraine's envoy at UNSC: Kremlin continues strategy of escalation in Donbas

The agreements worked out by the Normandy Four leaders in December 2019 are not being implemented.

02:25, 19.02.2020

UN Security Council to analyze Minsk agreements implementation on Feb 18 – media

Wednesday, February 12, is the fifth anniversary of the agreements.

11:17, 13.02.2020

MFA Ukraine urges UNSC to provide unconditional support to experts in PS752 crash probe

Kyslytsya said the circumstances of the crash remained unclear.

14:20, 10.01.2020

Russia, U.S. bicker at UN over 'new arms race' – media

Earlier this month, the U.S. and Russia abandoned the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, a Cold War-era pact, after each blamed the other for violating the accord.

10:19, 23.08.2019

UNSC discusses Ukraine's law on language, no decision taken

The UN Security Council meeting ended without any resolutions or decisions.

03:20, 17.07.2019

Ukraine's envoy to UN: "Russia not in position to tell us what language we should speak"

Yelchenko says the issue of the Ukrainian language is a "purely internal issue."

22:58, 16.07.2019

Russia initiates discussion of Ukraine's language law at UNSC to deflect attention from MH17 case – MFA Ukraine

Ukrainian diplomats are confident that Russia will be punished for shooting down a Malaysian aircraft in 2014.

16:40, 16.07.2019

Russia again calls UN Security Council over Ukrainian language law

The Russian side already tried to gather a council meeting on the law on Volodymyr Zelensky's inauguration day on May 20.

02:15, 02.07.2019

Moscow's game around sea communications becoming more dangerous – media

Russia intends to establish unilateral control over the Azov and Black Seas.

17:50, 26.06.2019

"Another act of absurdity": Russia wants UN Security Council meeting over Ukrainian language law

The law on the Ukrainian language was enacted by the president on May 15, 2019.

06:30, 18.05.2019

SBU discovers illegal cache of aviation weapons

Perpetrators were plotting to traffick arms to UN-sanctioned African countries.

10:20, 17.05.2019

“What's next? USSR revival?": Ukraine envoy to UN on "Putin's passports" for Ukrainians

Russia seeks to "plant" its passports across Ukraine, Yelchenko says.

17:40, 28.04.2019

Ukraine at UNSC urges Kremlin to cancel decree on Russian passports in Donbas

The illegal "passportization" of Ukrainian citizens means that the Kremlin recognizes its occupation of Ukrainian territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

12:14, 26.04.2019

Yelchenko sees issue of Russian passports in Donbas as attempt to legitimize military presence

Yelchenko said the Russian president's illegitimate decree completely undermines the logic of the Minsk agreements.

11:21, 26.04.2019

Ukraine's envoy to UN urges to impose new targeted sanctions on Russia

According to Yelchenko, destabilization and fragmentation of Ukraine was a crystal-clear intent behind every move during the last five years.

10:37, 26.04.2019

Ukraine appeals to UN Security Council over Putin's move to issue Russian passports in occupied Donbas

Ukraine's envoy to the UN stressed that Putin’s decision violated the Minsk Agreements on Donbas settlement.

18:00, 24.04.2019

Ukraine at UNSC: Issue of Crimea de-occupation should be included in Minsk negotiation process

Ukraine is calling on Russia to fully implement Minsk Agreements.

23:25, 15.03.2019

UN Security Council to meet on March 15 on Crimea's five-year occupation by Russia

The meeting will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 local time in New York City (from 17:00 to 19:00 Kyiv time) on Friday, March 15.

18:55, 07.03.2019

U.S. in UN: Withdrawal of Russian troops "only acceptable outcome" of Donbas conflict

The U.S. envoy said that Washington "will never accept anything less than the full restoration of Ukraine’s control over its own territory, whether in eastern Ukraine or Crimea, including its territorial waters."

22:00, 13.02.2019

U.S. envoy at UNSC: Russia must end conflict by withdrawing its troops from eastern Ukraine, Crimea

The U.S. called on Moscow to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, extending to its territorial waters.

11:03, 13.02.2019

EU stresses need to agree on additional measures for sustainable ceasefire in Donbas

The parties' priority should be to withdraw heavy weapons from populated areas, disengage forces and protect civilian infrastructure.

10:15, 13.02.2019

UNSC meeting on Minsk peace deal slated for late evening today

The declared reason is the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Minsk agreements.

10:44, 12.02.2019

Russia calls UNSC meeting on Ukraine

Ukraine's Permanent Mission to the UN notes that the real purpose of the initiative is to divert attention from the first comprehensive discussion at the UN General Assembly of the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

23:00, 11.02.2019

UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas could cost up to $1.5 bln – Ukrainian Army General

Donbas would require a 5,000 to 20,000-strong force.

18:40, 30.01.2019

Ukraine advocates phased abolition of veto power in UNSC – Envoy

Russia has been abusing its veto power in the organization, paralyzing its work.

17:00, 12.01.2019

DW: Germany has big plans for UN Security Council seat

Germany is once again occupying a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

13:50, 02.01.2019

Yelchenko: Сlear threat of Russia invading, grabbing Mariupol, Berdyansk

Ukraine is ready to settle the situation through political and diplomatic means, the diplomat said.

12:00, 27.11.2018

U.S. Ambassador to UN condemns Russia's 'outlaw' actions against Ukrainian ships – media

Haley pointedly noted she had spoken with President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo before coming to the Security Council.

20:58, 26.11.2018

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Russian aggression near Kerch Strait

The announcement comes as Ukraine is actively considering the move to impose martial law.

10:20, 26.11.2018

Ukraine insists on UN Security Council reform

The UN membership should reconsider the role of the veto in the Security Council's work, Fesko said.

13:58, 21.11.2018

U.S. condemns Russia's aggressive actions in Azov-Black Sea region.

Moscow's activities have brought new security, economic, social, and environmental threats to the entire region.

13:40, 17.11.2018

Russian intel carries on brazen special operations against Ukraine from EU soil – expert

According to Tymchuk, Ukraine should actively monitor the European information space and immediately respond to any Russian provocations.

13:40, 31.10.2018

Russia spends $1.3 bln annually to support its proxy forces in Donbas – Yelchenko

The Kremlin continues to exercise full political and administrative control over this region.

11:00, 31.10.2018

Ukraine says Russia preparing to deploy nukes in Crimea

Russia has not given up on the idea of grabbing more Ukrainian territory to have a land corridor to Crimea, according to the Ukrainian diplomat.

10:20, 31.10.2018

Kremlin resettles to Crimea 108,000 Russian nationals to change demographics – Yelchenko

The diplomat stressed that the move to alter the demographic composition is deliberate.

09:40, 31.10.2018

Sham elections in occupied Donbas could become stepping stone toward new cycle of Russian aggression: Yelchenko

The diplomat stated that by preparing sham elections in Donbas, Russia is choosing the path of further escalation.

09:00, 31.10.2018

U.S. envoy at UNSC: Russia seeks to bolster fake republics' positions via sham elections in Donbas

Elections in Donbas should be held in accordance with Ukrainian law and OSCE standards.

01:57, 31.10.2018

Eight EU countries call on Russia to stop preparations for sham elections in Ukraine's east (Video)

The "elections" are scheduled for November 11.

21:58, 30.10.2018

UN Security Council to discuss Donbas Oct 30

The meeting will be held on the eve of the “elections” in the occupied territories earlier announced by Moscow and occupation authorities.

09:40, 30.10.2018

UN Security Council to discuss Syria's Idlib on Friday

Russian and Syrian planes pounded areas on the western edge of Idlib, the last major rebel stronghold, on Tuesday, according to The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and a rebel source.

09:00, 05.09.2018