US, UK, France, etc., Request Emergency UN Security Council Meeting

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens due to Russia's invasion, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Albania, Norway, and Ireland have requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

On the 17th (local time), the daily newspaper The Guardian reported this citing diplomatic sources.

The UK Mission to the UN confirmed this report on Twitter, stating, "Russia is committing war crimes and targeting civilians," and criticized, "Russia's illegal war against Ukraine poses a threat to all of us."

According to another source, there is also discussion about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering a speech at the UN General Assembly.

Earlier, Russia requested to postpone the Security Council vote on a draft resolution demanding humanitarian aid and civilian protection in Ukraine. This resolution did not include any acknowledgment or accountability regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Guardian reported that unless the draft is completely discarded due to lack of support from Russia's allies, the vote is expected to take place on the morning of the 18th.

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