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UN News Centre – Ukraine
https://news.un.org/en/tags/ukraine

News Focus – Ukraine
https://news.un.org/en/focus/ukraine

1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort
(UN News, 15 November 2024):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1157021

‘High time for a just peace’, Secretary-General tells Security Council, 1,000 days after Russian Federation began full-scale invasion of Ukraine (SG/SM/22462, 18 November 2024):
https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22462.doc.htm

1,000 days of suffering, fear and courage: UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale urges the international community to stand with the people of Ukraine (19 November 2024):
https://ukraine.un.org/en/283854-1000-days-suffering-fear-and-courage-un-resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-ukraine

 IOM Chief: Marking 1,000 days since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Statement by Amy Pope, Director General of IOM (19 November 2024):
https://www.iom.int/news/iom-chief-marking-1000-days-start-full-scale-invasion-ukraine

OHCHR – Ukraine: Türk condemns Russian attacks on energy network, renews call for Russian withdrawal (18 November 2024):
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/11/ukraine-turk-condemns-russian-attacks-energy-network-renews-call-russian

UN Women – 1,000 days of the full-scale war: Ukrainian women drive humanitarian response and recovery amid growing security threats (18 November 2024):
https://tinyurl.com/49mvaznm

UNICEF – Average of at least 16 children killed or injured in Ukraine every week as escalation of war nears 1,000 days; Children and families face third winter in harsh conditions as attacks intensify (18 November 2024):
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/average-least-16-children-killed-or-injured-ukraine-every-week-escalation-war-nears

WHO – 1000 days of war in Ukraine: resilience in health response, recovery and reform efforts despite attacks and ongoing challenges (18 November 2024):
https://tinyurl.com/59xfu6fx

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What can the UN do? 5 of your questions answered (5 April 2022)
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/04/1115592

Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in conflict:
5 things you should know (5 June 2022)
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1119552

 

UN Entities

Security Council

  • Meetings in 2024: 18 November, 30, 21 October, 24, 10 September, 18 June, 7 June, 14 May, 12 April, 15, 8 March, 23 February, 25, 10 January – Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine;
    28 August, 9 July – Maintenance of international peace and security;
    31, 4 October, 13 September, 30 August, 25 July, 14 June, 20 May, 15, 11 April, 22 March, 12, 6 February, 25, 22 January – Threats to international peace and security
    Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
    https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2024
    Related press releases:

    • Marking 1,000 days since Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, Security Council speakers warn of growing regional, global instability, urge Charter be upheld (SC/15903, 18 November 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15903.doc.htm
    • During Security Council’s second Ukraine Meeting in two days, speakers voice alarm at presence of third-party military personnel, arms transfers to warring parties (SC/15880, 31 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15880.doc.htm
    • Delegates alarmed over reported Russian-Democratic People’s Republic of Korea military cooperation, as Top UN Official says escalating war in Ukraine causing more suffering (SC/15877, 30 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15877.doc.htm
    • Russian Federation’s attacks on Ukraine causing uptick in civilian deaths, damage to infrastructure, Black Sea ports, Senior Official tells Security Council (SC/15857, 21 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15857.doc.htm
    • At Security Council Meeting on sabotage of Nord Stream Pipeline, many speakers condemn attacks on critical infrastructure, stress need for accountability; Several Members call out Russian Federation for wasting organ’s time, resources while Moscow Destroys Ukraine’s infrastructure (SC/15844, 4 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15844.doc.htm
    • With political will, ‘diplomacy can succeed’, Secretary-General tells Ministerial-Level Security Council Meeting on Ukraine (SC/15831, 24 September 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15831.doc.htm
    • Several Security Council Members express concern about strengthened military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, Pyongyang in war on Ukraine (SC/15820, 13 September 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15820.doc.htm
    • Moscow’s military escalation exacerbating humanitarian situation in Ukraine, Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator tells Security Council (SC/15816, 10 September 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15816.doc.htm
    • Warning Security Council of civilian death spike due to escalating attacks on Ukraine, top disarmament official says weapons transfers must comply with international law (SC/15807, 30 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15807.doc.htm
    • Spotlighting deadly July for civilians in Ukraine, UN Official tells Security Council that “horrific devastation” cannot be normalized (SC/15803, 28 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15803.doc.htm
    • ‘Western weapons not cause of senseless war’ in Ukraine, Delegate tells Security Council, stressing Kyiv’s Right to self-defence under United Nations Charter (SC/15778, 25 July 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15778.doc.htm
    • Russian Federation’s attack on Ukrainian Children’s Hospital ‘not only a war crime’ but ‘far beyond the limits of humanity’, Medical Director tells Security Council (SC/15761, 9 July 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15761.doc.htm
    • Amid escalating hostilities, civilian casualties in Ukraine, aid donors must sustain financial support, Under-Secretary-General urges on heels of peace summit (SC/15376, 18 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15376.doc.htm
    • Urging just, lasting peace in Ukraine, Disarmament Chief tells Security Council weapons transfer to warring parties must respect international law (SC/15732, 14 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15732.doc.htm
    • With deadly offensive in Kharkiv, last month civilian casualties in Ukraine hit highest level since June 2023, Deputy Relief Chief tells Security Council (SC/15719, 7 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15719.doc.htm
    • Ukraine now among world’s most heavily mine-contaminated states, Disarmament Chief tells Security Council, calling for immediate end to use of indiscriminate weapons (SC/15699, 20 May 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15699.doc.htm
    • Escalating attacks on Ukraine’s civilian, energy infrastructure making humanitarian aid delivery even more dangerous, Relief Chief tells Security Council (SC/15695, 14 May 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15695.doc.htm
    • Prospect of nuclear accident ‘dangerously close’ at Zaporizhzhia Power Plant in Ukraine, International Atomic Energy Agency Chief warns Security Council (SC/15662, 15 April 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15662.doc.htm
    • Defending military aid to Ukraine, Western Countries in Security Council reject Russian Federation’s claim such support is turning Kyiv into terrorist state (SC/15659, 12 April 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15659.doc.htm
    • ‘No region of Ukraine spared’ by Moscow’s war on Ukraine, Senior Official tells Security Council, reporting of widespread destruction, civilian deaths (SC/15657, 11 April 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15657.doc.htm
    • ‘Scale, scope of devastation in Ukraine appalling’, High Representative tells Security Council, calling invasion in full violation of charter ((SC/15638, 22 March 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15638.doc.htm
    • Moscow’s plan for Presidential Elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine unacceptable, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council (SC/15629, 15 March 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15629.doc.htm
    • Spike in deadly Russian attacks on Odesa, other Ukrainian cities causing immeasurable suffering, destruction, Top Political, Humanitarian Officials tell Security Council (SC/15617, 8 March 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15617.doc.htm
    • Two years after Russian Federation’s invasion, UN remains committed to ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, Assistant Secretary-General tells Security Council (SC/15588, 12 February 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15588.doc.htm
    • Briefing Security Council on Ukraine, Under-Secretary-General notes significant increase in civilian casualties, dire humanitarian situation (SC/15580, 6 February 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15580.doc.htm
    • United Nations not in position to verify reports as Moscow, Kyiv separately investigate 24 January Russian military plane crash, Political Chief tells Security Council (SC/15572, 25 January 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15572.doc.htm
    • Weapon transfers must comport with international law, Senior UN Official tells Security Council, urging cooperation to reduce illicit arms flows; Speakers spotlight West’s support of Kyiv, Pyongyang’s transfers to Moscow (SC/15568, 22 January 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15568.doc.htm
    • Russian Federation’s war having ‘appalling impact’ on Ukraine’s children, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council (SC/15559, 10 January 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15559.doc.htm
  • Meetings in 2023: 29, 6 December, 21 November, 31, 20, 9 October, 20, 8 September, 24 August, 26, 21, 17 July, 23, 6 June, 15 May, 17 March, 24, 6 February, 13 January – Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine;
    30, 11 December, 17, 8 November, 13 October, 12 September, 17 August, 31, 26 July, 29 June, 30, 18 May, 14 March, 21, 17, 8 February, 17 January – Threats to international peace and security
    Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
    https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2023
    Releated press releases:

    • As Russian Federation’s war on Ukraine continues, Senior United Nations Official, Briefing Security Council, reiterates appeal to stop attacking civilians (SC/15551, 30 December 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15551.doc.htm
    • Russian Federation launches one of biggest air attacks on Ukraine since full-scale invasion began, killing over 30 civilians, Top UN Official tells Security Council (SC/15550, 29 December 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15550.doc.htm
    • Security Council Speakers debate arms transfers to Ukraine, with several voicing concern at meetings designed to divert attention from cause of aggression (SC/15522, 11 December 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15522.doc.htm
    • Escalating Russian Federation attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector worsen dire humanitarian situation ahead of winter, Security Council hears in Briefing (SC/15515, 6 December 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15515.doc.htm
    • Decrying escalating attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, Security Council speakers renew call for Russian Federation to cease war of aggression (SC/15502, 21 November 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15502.doc.htm
    • Freedom of religion must prevail in Ukraine, even as war drags on, Senior UN Human Rights Official tells Security Council (SC/15500, 17 November 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15500.doc.htm
    • Underscoring need for peace, end to suffering, Security Council speakers urge Russian Federation to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine (SC/15484, 8 November 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15484.doc.htm
    • ‘Unceasing death, destruction, suffering’ of Russian Federation’s war on Ukraine must end, Senior Humanitarian Affairs Official tells Security Council (SC/15476, 31 October 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15476.doc.htm
    • Speakers tell Security Council increased weapons flow to Ukraine exacerbating insecurity, yet several delegates defend Kyiv’s right to self-defence (SC/15439, 13 October 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15439.doc.htm
    • Briefing Security Council on attacks against Ukrainian village, city centre, Senior Official stresses Member States must show commitment to UN Charter (SC/15434, 9 October 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15434.doc.htm
    • Concluding Security Council Open Debate, speakers stress dialogue, diplomacy based on Charter principles needed for peaceful resolution to war in Ukraine (SC/15420, 21 September 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15420.doc.htm
    • UN Charter ‘Is Our Road Map’ to peaceful world, de-escalation of war in Ukraine, Secretary-General tells Security Council in Open Debate; Ukraine’s President says peace formula could restore Charter’s real power, but Russian Federation Minister says West undermines principles (SC/15416, 20 September 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15416.doc.htm
    • Continued military assistance to Ukraine, weapons, ammunition transfers to Russian Federation risk conflict’s escalation, Senior Official warns Security Council (SC/15406, 12 September 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15406.doc.htm
    • So-called elections in occupied areas of Ukraine ‘have no legal grounds’, undermine peace prospects, United Nations Official tells Security Council; Speakers recall General Assembly’s condemnation of 2022 Referendums, urge talks (SC/15405, 8 September 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15405.doc.htm
    • Deportation, treatment of Ukraine’s children by Russian Federations takes centre stage by many delegates at Security Council Briefing; Delegate questions Moscow’s position in international community once conflict ends (SC/15395, 24 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15395.doc.htm
    • Security Council speakers argue over Western countries supplying arms that support Ukraine’s right to self-defence against Russian Federation’s aggression (SC/15388, 17 August 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15388.doc.htm
    • Delegates criticize Russian Federation for consuming resources of Security Council: Ukraine did nothing to provoke war, many speakers underscore, condemning atrocities perpetrated by Moscow (SC/15373, 31 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15373.doc.htm
    • Attacks on Odesa Port, grain-storage facilities latest victims in Moscow’s ‘senseless’ war against Ukraine, Senior Official tells Security Council ((SC/15367, 26 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15367.doc.htm
    • Over 115 Holy Sites damaged in Ukraine since start of Russian Invasion, Top UN Official tells Security Council, urging respect for religious freedom (SC/15366, 26 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15366.doc.htm
    • Russian Federation attacks on Ukrainian ports risk far-reaching impacts for food in developing countries, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council (SC/15362, 21 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15362.doc.htm
    • ‘For the sake of Ukraine’s people, global community’ Russian Federation’s unjustified war must stop, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council (SC/15358, 17 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15358.doc.htm
    • Disarmament Chief tells Security Council arms supply accelerated ahead of reported counteroffensive in Ukraine, stresses weapons registers are key (SC/15340, 29 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15340.doc.htm
    • As war in Ukraine escalates with surge of missile, drone attacks, prospects for peace remain ‘desperately dim’, Senior Official tells Security Council (SC/15333, 23 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15333.doc.htm
    • With Kherson Dam’s destruction, plight of Ukraine’s people will only get worse, Emergency Relief Coordinator warns Security Council (SC/15310, 6 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15310.doc.htm
    • Briefing Security Council, International Atomic Energy Agency Director outlines five principles to prevent nuclear accident at Zaporizhzhia Power Plant in Ukraine (SC/15300, 30 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15300.doc.htm
    • Preventing diversions of arms to Ukraine crucial for country, region security, stability, Senior Disarmament Official tells Security Council (SC/15286, 18 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15286.doc.htm
    • Black Sea Grain Initiative negotiations continue, but attacks on civilians impact humanitarian aid, Senior Official tells Security Council (SC/15281, 15 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15281.doc.htm
    • Every additional day of Moscow’s war prolongs human suffering in Ukraine, Intergovernmental Organization Chair tells Security Council: Federal Councillor calls aggression ‘greatest challenge to cooperative security in Europe, Central Asia’ (SC/15274, 4 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15274.doc.htm
    • Spotlighting Russian Federation-Ukraine war’s impact on global food, energy stability, delegates in Security Council urge renewing Grain Initiative (SC/15233, 17 March 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15233.doc.htm
    • ‘Russophobia’ term used to justify Moscow’s war crimes in Ukraine, historian tells Security Council (SC/15226, 14 March 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15226.doc.htm
    • Decrying crimes against civilians, calling for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, Speakers tell Security Council peace talks crucial to ending conflict (SC/15211, 24 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15211.doc.htm
    • ‘Avoid speculation’ about responsibility for 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline incident, official urges Security Council, stressing United Nations cannot verify claims (SC/15206, 21 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15206.doc.htm
    • As Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine approaches one year mark, speakers in Security Council trade accusations for failure of Minsk Peace Accords (SC/15202, 17 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15202.doc.htm
    • Military equipment transfer in support of Ukraine must not hinder aspiration for peace, Disarmament Affairs Chief tells Security Council (SC/15196, 8 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15196.doc.htm
    • Renewed efforts critical to ending humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, Emergency Relief Coordinator tells Security Council; Many delegates voice strong support for Grain Initiative, demand Russian Federation’s unconditional withdrawal from Ukrainian territory (SC/15192, 6 February 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15192.doc.htm
    • Concerned by restrictions on religious freedom, speakers warn against using religion to fuel conflict, as Security Council considers situation in Ukraine (SC/15178, 17 January 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15178.doc.htm
    • War leaving invisible scars for Ukrainians, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council, noting one fourth of population will develop mental-health condition (SC/15174, 13 January 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15174.doc.htm
  • Meetings in 2022: 6 December, 23, 16 November, 27, 21 October, 30, 27, 22, 7 September, 24 August, 29 July, 28, 21, 6 June, 12, 6, 5 May, 19, 11 April – Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine;
    5 April, 29, 6, 4 March, 28, 27, 25, 23, 21 February – Letter dated 28 February 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2014/136);
    23 March, 17 February – Letter dated 13 April 2014 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2014/264);
    9 December, 2 November, 31 October, 8, 6 September, 23, 11 August, 3 May, 18, 17, 11, 7 March, 31 January – Threats to international peace and security
    14 March – Briefing by the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
    Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
    https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2022
    Related press releases:

Security Council documents:

  • S/2023/653 (7 September 2023): Letter dated 6 September 2023 from the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2023/653
    Transmits concept note for the Security Council high-level open debate on “Upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations through effective multilateralism: maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”, to be held on 20 Sept. 2023.
  • S/2022/821 (2 November 2022): Russian Federation: draft resolution [on establishment of a commission to investigate the Ukraine’s compliance with obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction]: https://undocs.org/S/2022/821
    The draft resolution was not adopted having failed to obtain the required number of votes (S/PV.9180).
  • S/2022/720 (30 September 2022): Albania and United States of America: draft resolution [on aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of the Charter of the United Nations]: https://undocs.org/S/2022/720
    The draft resolution was not adopted due to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Security Council (Russian Federation) (S/PV.9143).
  • S/2022/551 (12 July 2022): Letter dated 11 July 2022 from the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/551
    Transmits concept note for an Arria-formula meeting on the theme “Destruction of cultural heritage as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine,” to be held on 15 July 2022.
  • S/PRST/2022/3 (6 May 2022): Statement by the President of the Security Council “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”: https://undocs.org/S/PRST/2022/3
  • S/2022/363 (3 May 2022): Letter dated 28 April 2022 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/363
    Transmits concept note for an Arria-formula meeting on “Systematic and mass grave violations of international humanitarian law as well as other war crimes committed by the Ukrainian military personnel and militia and discovered in the course of the ongoing Special Military Operation of the Russian Armed Forces”, to be held on 6 May 2022.
  • S/2022/352 (26 April 2022): Letter dated 26 April 2022 from the Permanent Representative of Albania the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2022/352
    Transmits concept note for an Arria-formula meeting on the topic “Ensuring accountability for atrocities committed in Ukraine”, to be held on 27 Apr. 2022.
  • S/2022/231 (24 March 2022): Belarus, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Russian Federation and Syrian Arab Republic: draft resolution [on protection of civilians and unhindered humanitarian access in Ukraine]: https://undocs.org/S/2022/231
    The draft resolution was not adopted having failed to obtain the required number of votes (S/PV.9002).
  • Security Council resolution 2623 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2623(2022)
    on convening an emergency special session of the General Assembly on Ukraine
  • S/2022/155 (25 February 2022): Draft resolution [on aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of the Charter of the United Nations]: https://undocs.org/S/2022/155
    The draft resolution was not adopted due to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Security Council (Russian Federation) (S/PV.8979).
  • Further documents – click here

General Assembly

Selected documents

  • A/79/258 (30 July 2024): Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol : report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/A/79/258
  • A/RES/78/316: Safety and security of nuclear facilities of Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2023: https://undocs.org/A/RES/78/316
  • A/RES/78/221: Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2023: https://undocs.org/A/RES/78/221
  • A/78/340 (1 September 2023): Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine: Report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/A/78/340
  • A/RES/77/229: Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 15 December 2023: https://undocs.org/A/RES/77/229
  • A/77/220 (25 July 2023): Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/A/77/220
    Submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/179; covers the period from 1 July 2021-30 June 2022.
  • A/RES/76/179: Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine: resolution / adopted by the General Assembly on 16 December 2021: https://undocs.org/A/RES/76/179

Human Rights Council

Selected Statements and Speeches by UN Officials

Further Information

  • UN Member States on the Record: Ukraine
    https://www.un.org/en/library/unms
    United Nations Member States on the Record provides access to selected documents reflecting the views of United Nations Member States.

 

 

Black Sea Grain Initiative Joint Coordination Centre
https://www.un.org/en/black-sea-grain-initiative/

The resumption of Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea amid the ongoing war is “a beacon of hope” in a world that desperately needs it, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the signing ceremony on 27 July in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The UN plan, which is linked to efforts to ensure Russian food and fertilizer reach global markets, supports the stabilization of spiralling food prices worldwide and stave off famine, affecting millions.
The Initiative specifically allows for commercial food and fertilizer (including ammonia) exports from three key Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea – Odesa, Chornomorsk, Yuzhny/Pivdennyi.
The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) was established to monitor the implementation of the Initiative. The Joint Coordination Centre is hosted in Istanbul and includes representatives from Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine and the United Nations. The UN acts also as the Secretariat for the Centre.

Joint Coordination Centre opens in Istanbul to facilitate safe export of commercial foodstuffs and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports (27 July 2022):
https://reliefweb.int/report/turkiye/joint-coordination-centre-opens-istanbul-facilitate-safe-export-commercial-foodstuffs-and-fertilizers-ukrainian-ports

The Black Sea Grain Initiative: What it is, and why it’s important for the world
(UN News, 16 September 2022): https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/09/1126811

UN Video – What is the Black See Initiative?
https://youtu.be/iRpG2L9Ol_U

Ukraine: UN-led Grain Initiative helps anchor food supply, chart way out of crisis
(UN News, 20 October 2022): https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129757

Note to Correspondents: Update on the Black Sea Grain Initiative (18 January 2023):
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-01-18/note-correspondents-update-the-black-sea-grain-initiative

Note to Correspondents – on today’s talks in Geneva on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Federation (13 March 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-03-13/note-correspondents-todays-talks-geneva-the-black-sea-grain-initiative-and-the-memorandum-of-understanding-the-russian-federation

UN stresses ‘full commitment’ to Ukraine grain deal as Russia offers 60-day extension (UN News, 13 March 2023): https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/03/1134542

Note to Correspondents – on Black Sea Grain Initiative (14 March 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-03-14/note-correspondents-black-sea-grain-initiative

Note to Correspondents – on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (18 March 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-03-18/note-correspondents-the-extension-of-the-black-sea-grain-initiative

Note to Correspondents – on the Black Sea Grain Initiative (11 April 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-04-11/note-correspondents-the-black-sea-grain-initiative

Russia confirms participation in grain deal for at least 60 more days
(UN News, 17 May 2023): https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/05/1136757

Note to correspondents on the agreements to facilitate exports of agricultural products from the Russian Federation and Ukraine (30 June 2023):
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2023-06-30/note-correspondents-the-agreements-facilitate-exports-of-agricultural-products-the-russian-federation-and-ukraine

One year of the Black Sea Initiative: Key facts and figures (UN News, 10 July 2023): https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1138532

UN chief regrets Russia’s decision to withdraw from grain deal (UN News, 17 July 2023): https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1138752

 

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Looking for information on sea level rise? Then check out this new backgrounder highlighting selected online resources on this topic.

UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Mpox

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UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Niger

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Looking for information on the situation in Niger? Take a look at this backgrounder.

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