Saturday, 14 Jun 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > World > UN humanitarian chief ‘not optimistic’ about Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Live updates
World

UN humanitarian chief ‘not optimistic’ about Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Live updates

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
SHARE

The United Nations’ humanitarian chief is “not optimistic” that a ceasefire will be reached amid mounting evidence of atrocities by the Russian military in Ukraine.

Contents
Russians eye Donbas region in ‘the next pivotal battle of the war’Injured Fox News correspondent ‘lucky to be here,’ remembers colleagues slain in Ukraine

Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths told the Associated Press on that Thursday the two sides “have very little trust in each other.” The two countries staged peace talks last week in Turkey but largely failed to produce a breakthrough — Russian President Vladimir Putin tampered expectations even before negotiations began.

On Thursday, both the U.S. and European Union escalated punishments on Russia: the U.S. Senate unanimously in favor of banning the importation of oil from Russia and ending normal trade relations with the country, while European Union nations agreed to new sanctions on Russia that include a ban on importing its coal.

The U.N. General Assembly also approved a U.S.-initiated resolution to suspend Russia from the world organization’s Human Rights Council amid mounting evidence of atrocities by the Russian military in Ukraine. The vote was 93-24 with 58 abstentions.

“War criminals have no place in UN bodies aimed at protecting human rights,” Ukraine Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya tweeted after the vote. “Grateful to all member states which supported the relevant UNGA resolution and chose the right side of history.”

USA TODAY TELEGRAM:Join our new Russia-Ukraine war channel to receive updates straight to your phone.

LATEST VISUAL EXPLANATIONS:Mapping and tracking Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Latest developments

►The UK Defense Ministry said Russian forces have now fully withdrawn from northern Ukraine to Belarus and Russia.

►Microsoft said it has disrupted Russian cyberattack attempts to target Ukrainian institutions, including media organizations.

►German intelligence authorities have intercepted Russian military radio traffic discussing atrocities to civilians in the Ukraine city of Bucha, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

►Russia’s Defense Ministry said it struck fuel storage sites around the cities of Mykolaiv and Zaporozhe in the south of Ukraine and Kharkiv and Chuguev in the east overnight using cruise missiles fired from ships in the Black Sea.

Russians eye Donbas region in ‘the next pivotal battle of the war’

As they departed Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, Russian forces left behind a path of terror after weeks of siege: crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in desperate need of food and other aid. And yet, the Russians wound up retreating after facing fierce resistance on the battlefields.

Now that Moscow is shifting its offensive toward the Donbas region in the east, what can be expected in Ukraine’s industrial heartland? 

Ukrainian and Western officials say the Russians plan to encircle tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops in Donbas by moving from Izyum, near Kharkiv in the north, and from besieged Mariupol in the south. The timing will depend on how quickly Russia can take the southern port city, which has been reduced to rubble after weeks of bombardment but has yet to fall to the invading forces. Russia also needs to replenish the troops that were pulled back from Kyiv and other areas in the north.

The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said in an analysis that the Russian troops will likely try to advance from Izyum to capture the strategic city of Slovyansk and link up with other Russian forces in Donbas in what it said: “Will likely prove to be the next pivotal battle of the war in Ukraine.”

Injured Fox News correspondent ‘lucky to be here,’ remembers colleagues slain in Ukraine

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall shared his first update on social media since he was injured last month in Ukraine, and paid tribute to two colleagues who were killed in the attack.

“To sum it up, I’ve lost half a leg on one side and a foot on the other. One hand is being put together, one eye is no longer working, and my hearing is pretty blown, but all in all I feel pretty damn lucky to be here – and it is the people who got me here who are amazing!” Hall said on Twitter with a photo of himself on a stretcher.

Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski, journalist Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova and Hall were traveling in a vehicle in Horenka, a village nearly 20 miles from Kyiv, when they were struck by incoming fire March 14. Zakrzewski and Kuvshynova were killed. Hall was evacuated days later.

Hall said for Zakrzewski, “working was his joy and his joy was infectious.” 

— Jeanine Santucci

Contributing: The Associated Press

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Live Updates | Zelenskyy: Train station strike was war crime Live Updates | Zelenskyy: Train station strike was war crime
Next Article Jimmy Kimmel calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene hypocrisy after she reported his joke to Capitol Police Jimmy Kimmel calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene hypocrisy after she reported his joke to Capitol Police

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Watch Homer Go Down a Conspiracy Hole as ‘The Simpsons’ Season 34 Opener Pays Homage to ‘Don’t F**k With Cats’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Simpsons” returns for its 34th season on Sunday with an episode loosely inspired by…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent:Short presentational grey lineYoung women…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Rachael Leigh Cook says she did ‘He’s All That’ to counter dated body-shaming of her 1999 teen hit ‘She’s All That’

Rachael Leigh Cook feels deeply grateful for She’s All That, her 1999 teen classic and…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

L.Q. Jones, ‘Wild Bunch’ Actor and Member of Peckinpah’s Posse, Dies at 94

L.Q. Jones, the colorful character actor who worked on dozens of Westerns, including the Sam…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Israel claims it has gained management of airspace over Tehran
World

Israel claims it has gained management of airspace over Tehran

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Air India captain despatched mayday lower than minute earlier than crash, say authorities
World

Air India captain despatched mayday lower than minute earlier than crash, say authorities

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Thousands and thousands anticipated at ‘No Kings’ protests earlier than Trump’s navy parade – stay updates
World

Thousands and thousands anticipated at ‘No Kings’ protests earlier than Trump’s navy parade – stay updates

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Israel and Iran trade missile strikes with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran – reside
World

Israel and Iran trade missile strikes with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran – reside

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?