Russia Assumes UN Security Council Presidency Amid Criticism from Ukraine and Calls for Release of US Reporter
TL;DR
Russia has taken over the presidency of the U.N. Security Council for one month, despite objections from the U.S. and Ukraine. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Moscow to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained on espionage charges. In Ukraine, a project called the War Childhood Museum is collecting comfort items like plush animals and security blankets from children affected by the war, to document their experiences and personal memories.
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- Ukraine live briefing: Russia takes U.N. Security Council presidency; calls mount for release of U.S. reporter The Washington Post
- Russia taking charge of UN security council is 'worst joke ever', says Ukraine minister– video Guardian News
- Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger BBC
- Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it's the worst April Fools' joke CNN
- 'Absurdity to a new level' as Russia takes charge of UN security council The Guardian
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