Ukraine

Security Council holds 'urgent' meeting on situation in Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council held this afternoon what its President described as an “urgent” meeting on the situation in Ukraine, with the body's members noting that it is important for all political actors in the strife-torn country to exercise maximum restraint and pursue inclusive dialogue.

In Ukraine, UN envoy discusses efforts to restore stability amid current crisis

A United Nations envoy dispatched by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held talks with senior Ukrainian officials in the capital, Kiev, and pledged the world body’s commitment to assist the country as it seeks to emerge from the current crisis.

Ban calls on Ukrainians to find peaceful way forward amid current turmoil

Amid the rapidly unfolding events in Ukraine, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for an inclusive political process to enable the country to emerge from its current crisis, one which reflects the aspirations of its people and preserves its unity and territorial integrity.

Ban speaks to Ukrainian leader, UN rights experts horrified by violence in Kiev

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke today with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, urging him to implement a just-proposed deal with opposition leaders aimed at ending a standoff between security forces and protestors in Kiev and other parts of the country that has left scores of people killed or injured.

UNESCO chief calls for safety of media workers amid violent unrest in Ukraine

The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the killing of Ukrainian journalist Vyacheslav Veremyi and called for ensuring the safety of all media workers in the crisis-hit nation.

Ukraine: senior UN official decry use of excessive force as protests intensify

As the casualties mount in and around crisis-riven Kiev, so have the calls for restraint from senior United Nations officials, who today once again urged the authorities in Ukraine to exercise restraint amidst a fiery stand-off with anti-Government protestors.

Ukraine: top UN officials urge peaceful resolution of crisis after deadly clashes in Kiev

Concerned by the escalating violence in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, top United Nations officials have urged all sides to exercise restraint and find a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis.

Ukraine: UN chief highlights need for dialogue, peaceful resolution of political crisis

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated the urgency of ending the political crisis in Ukraine through dialogue and the need to prevent further violence, as he met with the country’s President ahead of the opening ceremony for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.