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2014 clashes

UN Mission Criticizes Probe into Odessa Deaths

Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine of “persistently impeding” the investigation into the deaths of 48 people during riots.
Visa struggles

Russia Blames U.S. for UN Visa Denials

The U.S. uses its status as the location of the UN headquarters “for its own selfish foreign policy objectives,” the Foreign Ministry said.
International scrutiny

UN Committee Sides Against Russia in First Domestic Violence Ruling

The UN accused a Chechen court of "directly perpetuating sex-based discrimination and stereotypes" during the victim's case.
UN

No ‘Gay Propaganda’ Found in Schoolchildren’s Art, Police Say

“The pictures reflect human values: friendship, respect, mutual understanding and acceptance of other people’s values and attitudes,” a spokesperson...
Crimea

UN Passes Resolution Criticizing Crimea Militarization, Russia Expresses Regret

The resolution called on Russia to “end its temporary occupation of Ukraine’s territory.”
UN

Russia Not Afraid of New U.K. Sanctions, UN Rep Says

Russia doesn’t rule out the possibility that Britain will levy new sanctions, but it isn’t afraid of them, its ambassador to the UN said.
UN

UN Tells Russia to Rein in Torture, Report on Efforts

The statement responded to the filmed beating of inmate Yevgeny Makarov last year.
UN

Russia Deflects Criticism From UN Rights Experts on Prison Torture

Russia said strict rules governed the use of force in prisons but gave no details of any officials prosecuted for torture.
UN

U.S. Pulls Funding for UN Counterterrorism Office Run by Russian Official

The United States cut a planned $2 million pledge for the United Nations Counterterrorism Office on Wednesday and downgraded its presence at a conference...
UN

UN Predicts Falling Population, Rising Urbanization in Russia Through 2050

The UN predicts Russia will lose 11 million people in the next three decades.
Syria

U.S., Russia Clash at U.N. Over Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria

Moscow has vetoed Security Council action on Syria 12 times since the conflict started.
Syria

Russia Warns U.S. of 'Grave Consequences' If Syria Is Attacked

"There was no chemical weapons attack" in Syria, Russia told the UN Security Council.
UK

'You'll Be Sorry,' Russia Tells Britain at UN Nerve Agent Attack Meeting

The UK and Russian representatives traded barbs from "Alice in Wonderland."
Syria

Russia Blocks UN Security Council Meeting on Human Rights in Syria

Russia on Monday blocked a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the human rights situation in Syria.
Syria

UN Accuses Russia and U.S. of Mass Civilian Deaths in Syria

Air strikes by Russia and a U.S.-led coalition killed civilians in Syria on a large scale last year, UN war crimes investigators said.
Syria

Russia Announces Start to 'Humanitarian Pause' in Syria's Ghouta

The UN has demanded a month-long truce in Syria to allow humanitarian access to besieged areas.
Syria

Russia Clashes With U.S. at UN Over Escalating Violence in Syria

The secretary-general’s special envoy said this was the most “violent, worrying and dangerous” moment in the past four years
UN

Russia Accuses Islamic State of Running Online Casinos

IS's monthly earnings have dwindled to $3 million, the head of Russia's UN mission has said.
Syria

Tillerson Says Russia Is Responsible for Syrian Chemical Use

Russia is ultimately responsible for chemical weapons use by the Syrian regime and should stop blocking United Nations resolutions, he says
Diplomacy

Russia Refuses to Join Deal Banning Nuclear Weapons

The Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty has been signed by 56 UN member states.
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