The European Union’s foreign ministers have disagreed on whether and how to slap sanctions on Russia’s lucrative energy sector over its invasion of Ukraine, with Germany saying the bloc was too dependent on Russian oil to decide an embargo. Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergi...
The UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) said on Thursday that it confirmed at least 1,035 civilians have been killed in Ukraine and 1,650 others wounded since Russia started its offensive – although the true figures are believed to be considerably higher due to delays in reporting from areas wit...
This is an international responsibility and the United States as the leader – one of the leaders in the international community – has an obligation to be engaged,” said Biden, adding that he hoped to be able to visit with refugees “I’m not supposed to say where I’m going. But anyway, ...
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield described the vote on Thursday as an “astounding success”, telling reporters: “There’s really no difference between 141 and 140. South Africa proposed a rival draft resolution that focused on the humanitarian situation and did no...
Almost three-quarters of the United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine, and criticised Russia for creating a “dire” humanitarian situation after Moscow invaded its neighbour one month ago. It is the second time the 193-member General Ass...
