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Russia holds UNSC Ukraine resolution, calls emergency meeting on US Biolabs

Russia halted its call for a vote on its draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine over lack of support and will instead call for an emergency meeting to address US Biolabs in Ukraine

US accuses Russia of using UN Security Council council for 'disinformation'

US accused Russia of using a UNSC meeting Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine.

UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine

Council diplomats confirmed the meeting scheduled for 10 am EST, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.

UN Security Council to meet on Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine

The UN Security Council will meet on Friday at Russia's request to discuss what Moscow claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine."

Tirumurti reports to UNSC on Modi asking Putin, Zelensky to stop conflict

India's Permanent Representative at the UN T.S. Tirumurti reported to the UNSC about Modi's intercession with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire.

India, G4 allies seek 'serious' look at veto powers in UN Security Council

India its allies in pushing for the reform of UNSC have called for a serious look at the veto powers of permanent members which are "undermining the legitimacy" of UN's highest decision-making body.

UNSC planning session after N Korea's latest missile launch: Seoul

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has planned to convene a session in response to North Korea's latest projectile launch, a South Korean government official said on Monday

UNSC condemns Peshawar terrorist attack that killed over 60 people

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned the terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Peshawar that claimed the lives of more than 60 people

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution on Ukraine

India on Friday abstained from voting on the US-sponsored resolution that sought to deplore in the "strongest terms" Russia's "aggression" against Ukraine

Ukraine President speaks to PM Modi, seeks political support at UNSC

Zelenskyy has been making desperate appeals for help as Russian forces intensified their offensive in Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other areas

India abstains on UNSC resolution that 'deplores' Russian aggression

The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by India, China and the UAE.

US Congress wants to kick out Russia from UNSC after Ukraine invasion

A resolution calling to kick Russia off the UNSC for its invasion of Ukraine -- which has virtually no chance of being enforced -- is circulating among US Congress members from both parties

In likely prelude to war, Kremlin says rebels in eastern Ukraine want help

The Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military assistance Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian aggression.

UNSC schedules emergency meeting on Ukraine amid invasion concerns

The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday night at the request of Ukraine, which said it feared an immediate threat of a Russian invasion. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asked for the meeting in a letter to Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, who holds the council presidency in February. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EST. The meeting comes two days after the 15-member council held an emergency open meeting, also at Ukraine's request, which saw no support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of independence for two separatist areas in Ukraine's east and his announcement that Russian troops would head there to keep the peace. Council diplomats are finalising a draft resolution that they said would make clear that Russia is violating the UN Charter, international law, and a 2015 council resolution endorsing the Minsk agreements aimed at restoring peace in eastern Ukraine.

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan

The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council

India and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council after the two sides held wide-ranging talks on issues before the global body.

UNSC uses 3-D virtual diplomacy for the first time, says report

Indian Diplomat and Counselor of the Permanent Mission of India, Prateek Mathur shared that the UNSC in New York used VR technology in its security council session for the first time

India at UN reiterates for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue

India at the UNSC open debate on the Middle East, reiterated its firm and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Palestine issue

Al-Qaida's links with Pak-based terror groups continue to strengthen: India

Al-Qaida's linkages with UNSC proscribed Pakistan-based terror groups like LeT and JeM has continued to strengthen, India's envoy to the UN said

Highlight of India's presence at UNSC was its August presidency: Tirumurti

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, TS Tirumurti said the highlight of India's presence in the Security Council has been its presidency in August this year