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Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war
24 August 2026
As spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue, top UN officials told the Security Council on Monday that every diplomatic effort must work towards a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. UN News app users can follow our live coverage here.
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A residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, shows the effect of a missile attack. (file)
Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war
24 August 2026

The Security Council met on Monday amid a sharp escalation in hostilities across Ukraine, where UN officials warned that the war…

The Security Council must use every tool and diplomatic channel to reach an urgent de-escalation, Rosemary DiCarlo, chief of UN…

The UN Security Council met on Monday at Ukraine’s request, following recent large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere.…

The Security Council is meeting at the request of Russia which on Friday accused Ukraine of targeting a student dormitory…

Deadly drone and missile attacks in Ukraine over the weekend represented a “dangerous cycle of escalation” in Russia’s full-scale…

The UN Security Council is meeting in emergency session on Ukraine, with Secretary-General António Guterres telling ambassadors…