The UN Safety Council is ready to convene an emergency assembly on 12 January at Ukraine's request to deal with Russian assaults, notably the usage of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Supply: Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Following our pressing request within the wake of Russia's current assaults on Ukraine, which included the usage of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, the UN Safety Council will convene an emergency assembly on Monday 12 January, 22:00 Kyiv time

The assembly will handle Russia's flagrant breaches of the UN Constitution. We urge Safety Council members to show unity of goal by demanding an finish to the aggression, safety of civilians, and unwavering help for Ukraine's sovereignty."

Particulars: Sybiha emphasised that Russian assaults undermine worldwide safety and the peace efforts of the USA, European nations and Ukraine's different companions. The worldwide neighborhood should act instantly to make sure accountability, enhance stress on Russia and restore an enduring peace, he added.

Background:

• On the night time of 8-9 January, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 278 airborne belongings – 36 missiles and 242 drones of varied sorts. The Ukrainian Air Power mentioned Russia had used one medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, launched from the Kapustin Yar take a look at vary in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned {that a} clear response from the world is required, notably from the USA, after Russia's large-scale strike on 8-9 January during which the Oreshnik ballistic missile was deployed.
• Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha mentioned that Russia's Oreshnik missile strike on Lviv Oblast, close to the borders of the EU and NATO, poses a menace to Europe's safety and requires a tricky response from Kyiv's companions.

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