The UN Security Council will convene on Monday, August 24, to discuss the ongoing war against Ukraine, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day, according to the UN Security Council Secretariat in New York. Five European members initiated the session.
Diplomatic Origins and Council Leadership
Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom requested the discussion, according to the UN Security Council Secretariat. Leadership of the session will likely fall to Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, given that Denmark currently holds the Security Council presidency for August. The session is slated to begin at 15:00 Eastern Time (22:00 Kyiv time).
Senior UN Officials to Deliver Official Briefings
Presentations to the Council will be delivered by Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, alongside Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
Did you know?
Ukrinform noted that July 27 marked the date of the Security Council’s most recent emergency session regarding the Ukrainian situation under Russian aggression. Later, on August 10, the Council convened an informal Arria-formula session focused on Russian breaches of international humanitarian law affecting Ukrainian civilians in captivity and prisoners of war.
Broader Maritime and Humanitarian Concerns
Also worth reading: UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Russian attacks on civilian vessels in Black Sea
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine taking place?
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, starting at 15:00 Eastern Time (22:00 Kyiv time).
Who initiated the upcoming UN Security Council session?
Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom—five European members of the Security Council—put forward the request for this debate.
Which officials are scheduled to brief the council?
The Council is scheduled to receive briefings from Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, and Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
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