Tchaikovsky and America: A mutual fascination
Tchaikovky’s ballet The Nutcracker is now a staple of the holiday season. Less well-known is the famed Russian composer’s strong connection to the United States and, in particular, New York.
‘We must not normalise the war in Ukraine,’ warns country coordinator
On Wednesday UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale briefed the press after visiting the war-ravaged eastern Donetsk region, sharing harrowing accounts of human resilience amid the chaos of Russia’s ongoing invasion.
Ukraine: Humanitarian crisis worsens amid winter freeze, daily attacks
Civilians near the frontlines of Ukraine’s war with Russia are living “on the edge”, a senior UN humanitarian official told the Security Council on Monday, calling for urgent international action to increase protection and sustain humanitarian aid.
Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’
The plight of children impacted by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was the focus of debate in the UN Security Council on Wednesday.
Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms
The UN human rights chief on Monday urged Georgian authorities to respect and protect rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, following four nights of protests marred by violence.
UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday reiterated its call for Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, adding that those responsible must be held to account.
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges amid ballistic missile strike
Recent days have seen alarming signs of further escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on Wednesday, appealing for greater efforts to bring an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: Rights experts
Independent UN human rights experts have warned of an escalating risk of nuclear disaster in Ukraine following Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s electrical infrastructure, with the most recent strike occurring on 17 November.
UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
The international community must continue to show solidarity with Ukraine, a senior UN aid official said on Tuesday, marking 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country.