UN condemns escalation in Ukraine war
The UN has condemned the recent escalation in the Ukraine war, urging both sides to return to negotiations. In the first four months of 2026, 815 civilians were reported killed and 4,174 injured, marking a significant increase in casualties. The UN officials emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation and accountability for attacks on civilians.
- ▪The UN reported 815 civilian deaths and 4,174 injuries in Ukraine in early 2026.
- ▪UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the war risks getting out of control due to recent escalations.
- ▪UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called for restraint and accountability for attacks on civilians.
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UN condemns escalation in Ukraine warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe UN rights office said 815 civilians had been killed and 4,174 injured in Ukraine in the first four months of 2026.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 29, 2026, 07:44 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 07:44 AMNEW YORK - The United Nations secretary-general and its rights chief warned on May 28 against a dangerous escalation in the Ukraine war, urging both sides to return to negotiations.The appeals came days after one of the worst combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.It was the latest in a string of major attacks by Russia in recent weeks.“The direction of the war – the escalation and the intensification that we are witnessing –…
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