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Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, raises his hand to veto a resolution condemning his country’s invasion of Ukraine, February 25 2022. EPA-EFE/Justin Lane

Ukraine: UN takes a step towards addressing ‘veto problem’ which stopped it condemning Russia

UN peacekeeping and security efforts have always been plagued by the Security Council veto. But moves are afoot to solve this problem.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, speaks during a special session of the General Assembly on March 02, 2022. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Russia-Ukraine war: decoding how African countries voted at the UN

The resolution is not legally binding, but is an expression of the views of the UN membership.
World leaders listen to President Trump speak at the General Assembly. AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Why Trump’s tirades are losing their potency

President Trump’s fiery speech at the United Nations received a mostly subdued response from world leaders and others. Is there a risk we’re becoming complacent?
UN member states are holding consultations as part of the development of a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Global compact on migration should focus on harnessing its win-win benefits

In a changing and unsettled world, migration can be a greater-than-ever contributor to development for communities of origin, destination areas, and for the migrants themselves.

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