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03/23/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 14:32

SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ukraine in spotlight as Russian strikes surge

The Security Council is meeting for an open briefing on Ukraine, requested by European members following Kyiv's 18 March letter citing a surge in Russian strikes. Inside the country, attacks continue to take a heavy toll: since 19 March, at least 25 civilians have reportedly been killed and more than 130 injured, including children, particularly in Donetsk, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia. We'll have live coverage below, app users can follow here - and for all our key meetings coverage each day, go here. ,
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