UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting... Discussing Ukraine Crisis

Discussion Scheduled for Resolution Draft
Key Issue: Whether to Specify Russia's Responsibility
If Specified, Russia May Exercise Veto Rights

On the 3rd (local time), buildings and vehicles in the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, were shattered by indiscriminate bombings by Russian forces. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] The United Nations (UN) Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On the 5th (local time), major foreign media outlets such as AFP and AP reported that the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the 7th.

According to multiple diplomats who requested anonymity, the meeting was requested by the United States and Albania. On the day of the meeting, the 15 Security Council member states are scheduled to hear explanations from Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), among others.

Following the open meeting, the Security Council plans to discuss a resolution urging humanitarian aid to Ukraine in a closed session. This was requested by Mexico and France. Both countries are promoting a resolution calling for a ceasefire within Ukraine, uninterrupted humanitarian aid, and protection of civilians.

However, there are concerns that the United States may not support the resolution if the draft does not explicitly state that Russia is the cause of the current situation. Earlier, France attempted to hold a vote to adopt a resolution on the 1st but it was unsuccessful.

Even if the draft includes criticism of Russia, it is uncertain whether the resolution will be adopted, as Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, can exercise its veto power. On the 25th of last month, Russia already exercised its veto against a Security Council resolution that criticized Russia's invasion and demanded an immediate withdrawal.

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