Zelensky says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, deepening concerns over wartime manpower, sanctions and security trade.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have restricted sanctions policy and limited cooperation with military alliances.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war globally and said Ukraine aims to weaken Russia’s ability to finance the conflict.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, framing diplomacy as part of a wider contest over time, arsenals and leverage.
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting Black Sea commercial vessels, calling it economic and humanitarian terror that threatens global food security and seeks urgent UN action.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian military from peacekeeping missions after documented sexual crimes, challenging UN accountability amid ongoing conflict.
UN peacekeeping forces have dropped to their lowest number since 2000 amid funding shortfalls and geopolitical tensions, threatening the effectiveness of multilateral conflict resolution.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.