Five Countries Initiate UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day
The UN Security Council will convene on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day. Five countries — Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom — jointly initiated calling the meeting for this specific date to discuss the situation surrounding Russia's war against Ukraine, UATV English reports. The meeting will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to 10:00 PM Kyiv time. The…
On August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, the United Nations Security Council is set to convene, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. This meeting has been jointly initiated by Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom to address the dire situation stemming from Russia's war against Ukraine, as reported by UATV English. The discussion will commence at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, which translates to 10:00 PM in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The day prior to this crucial gathering, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a telephone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. During this call, both leaders discussed the necessity of international efforts aimed at achieving a just peace and the significant role that UN bodies should play in responding to attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
This comes in the wake of a visit by UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher to Kherson. Fletcher underscored the urgent need for enhanced protection of civilians amidst the increasing toll of casualties resulting from Russian drone strikes.
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