Ukrainian war

The Russian war in Ukraine is a catastrophe in many ways. First, obviously, for the people who are suffering through it. Secondly, but viewed from a longer perspective, for Russia. Then, for the whole world, due to the crises (energy...

Mr. Griffiths, together with Catherine Russell, head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), briefed ambassadors on how the UN and partners are responding to rising needs since the Russian offensive began 11 days ago. “People are watching as this unnecessary...

The number of people fleeing the Russian onslaught in Ukraine surpassed 874,000 as of Wednesday morning New York time, data from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has revealed. More than half have headed west to Poland, according to a new UNHCR operational...