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Ukraine calls on UN Security Council members to table immediate ceasefire resolution

Ukraine has called on UN Security Council members to immediately table a resolution calling for an unconditional ceasefire.
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PravdaReport
· Jun 23, 2026
Ukraine Signals Ceasefire Rethink and Issues Warning to UN Security Council
Kyiv appears so encouraged by the results of long-range strikes against Russia that it has reconsidered its demand for a ceasefire along the line of contact and has instead issued an ultimatum to the United Nations Security Council. Ukraine Issues an Ultimatum to the UN Security Council Ukraine may reconsider its proposal for a ceasefire with Moscow, Ukrainian representative to the United Nations Andriy Melnyk said. According to him, this could happen if the UN Security Council fails to adopt a resolution calling for a full and unconditional cessation of hostilities. Our patience is not unlimited, Melnyk said, noting that Ukraine has repeatedly called on the Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding a complete and unconditional ceasefire.
Voice of America
· Mar 15, 2025
Starmer: ‘Sooner or later’ Russia must yield to peace
Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
UN resolution urges accountability for attacks on peacekeepers
June 23 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on U.N. peacekeepers, amid concern over rising violence and low prosecution rates.The move follows a series of deadly incidents targeting U.N. personnel, including the killing of seven peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon after a fresh round of fighting broke out between Israel and Hezbollah in early March. The resolution, drafted by Denmark and Pakistan and co-sponsored by 152 countries, passed unanimously.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 1, 2026
Ukraine-NATO Council meeting at ministerial level to take place in Ankara
Ukraine's ambassador to NATO, Aliona Hetmanchuk, has confirmed that a ministerial-level meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council will take place after all during the Alliance summit in Ankara.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the coming Nato summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters. “The presidents naturally touched on the topic of a Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Trump’s upcoming participation in the Nato summit in Turkey on July 7-8,”...
BRICS News
· Jun 27, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US military says it gave Iran "a chance to honor the ceasefire"
JUST IN: US military says it gave Iran a chance to honor the ceasefire but they didn't listen.@BRICSNews
DawnNews English
· Jun 23, 2026
Ukraine May Recalibrate Ceasefire Offer to Russia, Ukrainian Envoy Tells UN | Dawn News English
Ukraine may recalibrate its ceasefire proposal to Russia, according to comments made by a Ukrainian envoy at the United Nations. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid the ongoing war, with international attention focused on prospects for negotiations and conflict de-escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #ceasefire #unitednations #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia, Ukraine exchange deep strikes as U.S. senators push new sanctions on Moscow
Capitals, July 11 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged long-range strikes over the past 24 hours, with Russian attacks killing four people and wounding others in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, while Ukrainian forces targeted oil infrastructure deep inside Russia, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv came under a ballistic missile attack early []
Nepal News
· Jul 3, 2026
किएभमा रूसी आक्रमण, ३० जनाको मृत्यु
युक्रेन। युक्रेनको राजधानी किएभमा भएको रूसी आक्रमणको कारण मृत्यु हुनेहरुको सङ्ख्या कम्तिमा ३० जना पुगेको जनाइएको छ। युक्रेनी राष्ट्रपति भोलोदिमिर जेलेन्स्कीले रूसी आक्रमणका कारण आंशिक रूपमा ध्वस्त भएको एउटा अपार्टमेन्टको निरीक्षण गर्ने क्रममा आफ्नो सेनाले “निश्चित रूपमा“ यो आक्रमणको बदला लिने बताको छ। यसैबीच युरोपियन युनियनका शीर्ष कूटनीतिज्ञले मस्को माथि नयाँ प्रतिबन्धहरू प्रस्ताव गरेका छन् []
Kyiv Post
· Jul 4, 2026
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B92.net
· Jul 1, 2026
Putin convenes emergency Security Council meeting VIDEO
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urgently convened a Security Council meeting over Kaliningrad, Belarusian media outlet NEXTA reports.
TASS
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia proposes to halt shelling of Konstantinovka on July 6 to hand over troops' bodies
The ministry noted that the Ukrainian side should inform the Russian command of its decision via existing intelligence service channels by 12:00 p.m. Moscow time (9:00 a.m. GMT) on July 5, 2026
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Putin & Zelenskyy hold separate calls with Trump
A Ukrainian strike on Russian-occupied Crimea claimed one life and injured two others early Sunday. This comes as both Ukrainian and Russian presidents held separate calls with US President Donald Trump, discussing potential peace initiatives. Kyiv aims to isolate the peninsula, while Moscow insists on diplomatic solutions respecting its core interests. Trump's envoys are reportedly involved in mediation efforts.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 22, 2026
Mediators Say US, Iran Agreed to Roadmap for Negotiations
The Pakistani and Qatari teams leading the talks between the US and Iran said the two sides agreed to a roadmap for negotiations. Last week, Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding that extended the ceasefire by 60 days and opened a window for negotiations to end the war. According to statements from []
Intel Slava
· Jun 29, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Aerospace Forces hit UAV command posts of the 1st Separate Special Op [...]
— Russian Aerospace Forces hit UAV command posts of the 1st Separate Special Operations Brigade (Ukrainian National Guard) near Kucherov Yar, Donetsk — five FAB-500 aerial bombs deployed in the strike.@IntelSlava
Saudi Gazette
· Jun 24, 2026
Saudi, Qatari panel discusses joint security and military initiatives
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CNN
· Jul 1, 2026
Putin admits 'problems persist' as Ukraine strikes deeper into Russia
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Iran Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump Holds Calls With Zelenskyy, Putin Amid Ukraine Deadlock
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Kremlin said President Donald Trump spoke separately with the Ukrainian and Russian leaders as efforts to end the war remained stalled, with Kyiv and Moscow deadlocked over key issues.The calls came on July 4, as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence.While there was no immediate comment from the White House on either of the calls
Le Monde
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump speaks with Putin and Zelensky ahead of NATO summit
While both sides said the calls were to mark the 250th birthday of the US, Ukraine – and, during the call with the Kremlin, Iran – were also discussed.
MS NOW
· Jun 21, 2026
U.S.-Iran talks grow tense after Trump threatens more attacks
Officials from the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar are meeting at a mountainside resort to hash out the details of an agreement to end the war. The post U.S.-Iran talks grow tense after Trump threatens more attacks appeared first on MS NOW.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement Pakistan and Qatar said talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with mediators reporting encouraging progress on several key issues. In a joint statement, the two countries said the parties had agreed to create a mechanism for further technical talks as efforts continue to build on the memorandum of understanding reached earlier. The statement said a High-Level Committee would be established to provide political oversight of the mediation process, with chief negotiators reporting regularly and leading working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring and dispute resolution. The committee has also agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. In addition, the parties established a direct communication channel intended to prevent incidents and misunderstandings and help ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
ArcaMax
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in call ahead of NATO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in the call that lasted 85...
Drudge Report
· Jun 26, 2026
CRIMEA EMERGENCY DECLARED
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NaturalNews.com
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump Declares Iran Truce “Over” After IRGC Retaliates Against U.S. Airstrikes
(NaturalNews) President Donald Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran âœoverâ during a press conference at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO...
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 2, 2026
"Ukrainian HOPES Are on President Trump: It's Time To Be A PEACEMAKER."
On tonight's W News with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, a massive Russian attack devastates Kyiv, leaving at least 20 dead as Ukraine renews urgent calls for more air defenses. We're joined by Ukrainian MP Oleksii Goncharenko. Plus, Washington sends Tehran a clear warning, drawing a red line over any changes to the Strait of Hormuz. We speak to Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, and Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security. Also, the World Cup knockout stage delivers late twists as the US, England, and Belgium advance to the Round of 16. World Cup reporter David Blackmore joins us with the latest. #Ukraine #Russia #Kyiv #Zelenskyy #Trump #Putin #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #Tehran #Washington #WorldCup #England #Belgium #USA #AlArabiyaNews #MiddleEastNews #BreakingNews
Toronto Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
Russian missile strikes wound 11 in Kyiv: Zelensky
KYIV — Ukraine said Russian strikes on Kyiv wounded 11 people on Saturday, with missiles hitting the city even before air raid alerts sounded. AFP journalists in Kyiv heard two series of explosions in the early hours, with an air alert siren sounding minutes after the first blast. Moscow has been firing missiles and drones []
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Command Centers with Airstrikes
Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Command Centers with Airstrikes
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit in Turkey, Kremlin Says
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed a Ukrainian settlement on Saturday, the Kremlin said, in a phone call framed specifically around Trump's upcoming attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8. Neither side disclosed what was agreed, and Ukraine was not party to the conversation.
Kremlin News
· Jun 25, 2026
[Photo] The President held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council v [...]
The President held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconferenceRussia's domestic security and its relations with its closest neighbours were on the agenda.See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
BOL News
· Jun 28, 2026
US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Both sides accused each other of breaking ceasefire agreement. The post US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire appeared first on BOL News.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Russian Strikes Kill 20 as Ukraine Faces Critical Air Defense Shortage
Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, leading to at least 20 deaths and revealing Ukraine’s shortage of U. S.-made interceptors. This assault occurred just before a NATO summit where U. S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss peace efforts. Ukraine’s military failed to [] The post Russian Strikes Kill 20 as Ukraine Faces Critical Air Defense Shortage appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Israel braces for possible US demand to withdraw from southern Lebanon: Report
US-approved ceasefire monitoring mechanism involves Iran and Qatar without Israeli participation, broadcaster says
Meduza.io
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia strikes Kyiv for second time in a week, killing more than 10 and wounding dozens. See the aftermath.
Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones in the early hours of July 6. According to data from the Ukrainian Air Force command, a total of 68 missiles of various types and more than 350 drones (including decoy drones) were launched against Ukraine. Kyiv was the primary target. Air defense systems protecting the Ukrainian capital were unable to intercept any of the 23 ballistic missiles or six “Zircon” missiles. A Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson said that Ukrainian forces lack sufficient missiles for Patriot air defense systems. According to the latest figures, 11 people were killed and 46 were wounded in Kyiv as a result of the Russian strike, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Buildings in four districts of the city were damaged, with the most severe destruction in the Podilskyi district. Ukrainian authorities cautioned that the casualty figures are not final, as rescue operations at the sites of destroyed buildings are ongoing. July 7 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza shares photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike on Kyiv.
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
Meeting underway between Iranian, Qatari delegation in Switzerland ahead of US-Iran talks
A meeting between the Iranian negotiating team and Qatari mediators is currently underway. Separate consultations with the Pakistani side are also scheduled as part of ongoing efforts to advance implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum, Iran government said in a post on X.
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