Russia
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Human Rights
UN rights expert: Russian Government is ‘destroying civil society day by day’
A United Nations independent human rights expert called on the Russian Government on Wednesday to halt its clampdown on human…
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The Black Sea Grain Initiative: What it is, and why it’s important for the world
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, exports of grain from Ukraine, as well as food and fertilizers from Russia, have…
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Peace and Security
Mikhail Gorbachev: UN chief hails ‘one of a kind statesman who changed the course of history’
The Secretary-General has paid warm tribute to the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, whose death aged 91 was announced…
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Law and Crime Prevention
Ukraine prisoner of war trials in Mariupol could be a war crime: OHCHR
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) expressed concern on Tuesday after photos and videos released on social media appeared to show metal…
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Economic Development
Ukraine: Black Sea grain shipment success raises hopes more will follow
The first, eagerly-awaited commercial shipment of grain to leave the Ukrainian port of Odesa since Russia’s invasion more than five…
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Europe
Ukraine reconstruction is a ‘long road’ but it must start now: Guterres
UN chief António Guterres lent his support on Tuesday to international efforts to rebuild Ukraine, as a conference began in Switzerland to…
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Europe
Ukraine: Cycle of death, destruction, dislocation, and disruption ‘must stop’
The “horrific conflict,” in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told the Security Council…
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Europe
Ukraine: Dozens dead and injured as UN condemns ‘utterly deplorable’ shopping centre attack
At least ten people have reportedly been killed by what Ukrainian authorities have said was a Russian missile strike on…
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Humanitarian Aid
Ukraine: Russian Nobel winner praises UNICEF as ‘excellent’ choice to distribute $103.5 million auction proceeds
The Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov who auctioned off his gold medal to raise money for child refugees on…
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