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China and QAnon embrace Russian disinformation justifying war in Ukraine

Russia convened a special UN Security Council meeting on Friday to discuss what the Kremlin said were "secret" research laboratories the US allegedly has in Ukraine to develop biological weapons. The Russian allegations are rooted in an unlikely conspiracy theory that has been promoted by both China and the pro-Trump…

France 24

UN says not aware of biological weapons programme in Ukraine

US envoy to UN rejects Moscow’s unproven claims that Ukraine is operating biological weapons labs with US support.

Al Jazeera

US Envoy Says Russia’s Biological Weapons Allegations at UN Are Potential 'False Flag'

The United States accused Russia of using a UN Security Council meeting Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation” as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia was playing out a scenario put forth…

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Putin Says Russia to Use Volunteer Fighters against Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the green light on Friday for up to 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East to be deployed alongside Russian-backed rebels to fight in Ukraine, doubling down an invasion that the West says has been losing momentum. The move, just over two weeks since Putin ordered…

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UN Security Council to Meet Friday on Biological Weapons at Moscow's Request

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Friday on alleged manufacture of biological weapons in Ukraine at the request of Moscow, whose credibility on chemical weapons was questioned during a session on Syria. Russia on Thursday accused the United States of funding research into the development of biological…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Security Council to hear Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine

The U_N_ Security Council will meet Friday at Russia’s request to discuss what Moscow claims are “the military biological activities of the U_S_ on the territory of Ukraine.”

The Independent UK

Latest Ukraine updates: UN stresses ‘urgent’ need for talks

Ukraine-Russia news from March 11: UN says it is not aware of Ukraine biological weapons programme.

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Commentary: Russia can’t — and shouldn’t — be kicked off the United Nations Security Council

Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the removal of the Russian Federation from its seat on the Security Council of the United Nations. According to Ukrainian diplomats, Russia was never formally recognized as a successor state to the Soviet Union, so it now should be deprived of…

Chicago Tribune

Ukraine war adds to economic, social setbacks for women -IMF's Georgieva

The war in Ukraine has worsened a difficult period for women, who have seen major economic and social setbacks prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday.

Reuters

UN, US Press South Sudan to Prepare for Elections

The United Nations and United States urged the leaders of South Sudan Monday to do more to prepare for elections due to be held in less than a year or risk "catastrophe." "As I have stated before, elections have the potential to be a nation-building moment, or a catastrophe," the…

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US and 10 countries condemn North Korean missile launch

The United States and 10 other countries are condemning North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch and urging the U.N. Security Council to act

The Independent UK

Russia is blocking Security Council action on the Ukraine war – but the UN is still the only international peace forum

When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine on Feb. 23, 2022, the U.N. Security Council was conducting an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Russia on the mounting crisis.

The Conversation

UN Security Council to Meet Monday on Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday on the humanitarian crisis triggered in Ukraine by the Russian invasion, diplomats said Friday. After this public session, the 15 members of the council will confer behind closed doors to discuss a possible draft resolution, a diplomat speaking on condition…

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World condemns ‘reckless’ Russian attack on Ukraine power station that only just avoided ‘nuclear catastrophe’

The attack reflected a ‘dangerous new escalation’ in Russia’s invasion, members of UN Security Council say

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U.N. political chief says attacks on nuclear power plants contrary to international law

Military operations around nuclear sites and other critical civilian infrastructure are "unacceptable" and "highly irresponsible", U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council the United Nations on Friday.

Reuters

U.N. Security Council to hold emergency meeting after Russian attack on nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET (1630 GMT) following Russia's attack on Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, diplomats said.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: The UN should kick Russia off the Security Council

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the world. While Ukrainians try to defend themselves and call for collective self-defense, millions of people in the free world plead for action. The post-World War II international political order is failing. But it has not yet fallen: The United Nations still can…

ABC News

UN General Assembly passes resolution to demand Russia withdraw troops from Ukraine

UN General Assembly president Abdulla Shahid struggles to read out the result over a long, loud applause, but not every delegate in the chamber is clapping.

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UN General Assembly in Historic Vote Assails Russia over Ukraine Invasion

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and demanded that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, an action that aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. The resolution, supported by 141 of the assembly's 193 members,…

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine invasion shows why NZ should push to abolish the UN veto

The global community's limp response to Russia's belligerence shows the importance of toughening up international laws.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Meaning of U.N. called into question amid Security Council's failures

The U.N. Security Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. The body has not remotely fulfilled its role of preventing war and resolving conflict.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Read the words as they appear — Russia is not a member of the United Nations Security Council

With a Russian invasion looming, the Ukrainian ambassador sat across from his Russian counterpart, his first chance to unload the frustrations and anxieties of a nation directly to its aggressor. He opened not with a complaint about shelling or a defense of sovereignty but with a request that the United…

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OIC, MWL Welcome UN Classification of Houthis as Terrorist Group

The Organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) and the Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) have welcomed the decision of the UN Security Council to classify Yemen’s Houthi militias as a terrorist group. The Jeddah-based OIC expressed hope that this decision would contribute to putting an end to the terrorist acts of…

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US Mobilizes Int’l Efforts to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

The United States continues its diplomatic and political efforts to increase the humanitarian aid provided to Yemen and urge the conflicting parties to cease “hostile acts” and comprehensively participate in the UN-led political process for peace. US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking voiced the administration’s position during his visit…

Daily Record

Ukraine on brink of 'humanitarian catastrophe', UN Ambassador warns

Dame Barbara Woodward issued the stark warning at an emergency meeting of the Security Council.

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