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now or never

West Readies New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Killings

The measures follow an international outcry over hundreds of civilians found dead in areas from which Russian troops have withdrawn.
Day 41

U.S. to Announce New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Killings

Zelensky likened Russia's actions to Nazi atrocities in an impassioned speech by videolink to the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday.
Moscow’s man

The Lonely Envoy: Moscow's Man at the UN Finds Himself on the Defensive

The man presiding over the august body dedicated to defending global peace was also the representative of a nuclear power now waging war against a democracy...
'silence the guns'

UN General Assembly Demands Russia Withdraw From Ukraine

After more than two days of extraordinary debate, 141 out of 193 United Nations member states voted for the non-binding resolution.
diametrically opposed

Russia, U.S. Clash at UN Over Ukraine Crisis as Oligarchs Threatened

Russia's envoy to the UN accused the United States of trying to "whip up hysteria" by pushing the debate.
Cyber Spat

U.S., Russia at Odds as UN Council Confronts Threat of Cyberattacks

The U.S. envoy asked that member states respect a cybersecurity framework already in place, while her Russian counterpart called for a new treaty.
multilateral world

Russia Slams U.S. Proposal for 'Summit for Democracy'

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said such a gathering risked "making international relations even more strained."
SYRIA AID

Russia, China Veto UN Extension of Cross-Border Aid in Syria

Beyond Russia and China, the other 13 council members voted to approve the draft.