Europe

UN welcomes Black Sea talks, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

In a statement, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN chief’s good offices remain available to support…

1 year ago

Running to bomb shelters, nothing new for Ukraine’s schoolchildren

There have been a staggering 1,614 recorded attacks on Ukrainian schools up to the end of last year says the…

1 year ago

Cyprus talks show ‘new atmosphere’ between divided island’s leaders: Guterres

There’s a positive “new atmosphere” surrounding the discussions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. Speaking in Geneva after a second…

1 year ago

Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years

“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for…

1 year ago

Ukraine reels from one of the deadliest days of war

“With 21 civilians reported killed, 7 March was one of the deadliest days for civilians in Ukraine so far this…

1 year ago

UN Assembly President calls for just and lasting peace in Ukraine

The meeting, held under the Assembly’s veto initiative, followed Russia’s use of its Security Council veto on 24 February to…

1 year ago

Ukrainians continue flee the frontline, as war stretches into fourth year

“In the last six months alone, more than 200,000 people have been evacuated from frontline areas in the east and…

1 year ago

Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European…

1 year ago

UKRAINE LIVE: Diplomatic debate steps up a gear as world marks three years since full-scale Russian invasion

February 24 marks three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of civilians have been killed and…

1 year ago

Ukraine three years on: Pain, loss, solidarity and hope for a better future

“I’m trying not to cry, but I can’t help it. I’m glad I have tissues on hand,” admits Natalia Datchenko,…

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