May 21st, 2026 - 11:02 GMT
ALBAWABA - Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN calls on UN members to strip Russia of its permanent membership status in the Security Council. Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine's representative, stated his country's desire to strip Russia of it's permanent Security Council member status during an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, according to the BBC. The representative stated that Russia's war against Ukraine "stands out for its ...
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