Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have sharply limited sanctions policy and constrained Bern’s strategic flexibility.
Zelensky told the UN that Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ability to finance and prolong the war, with oil, energy and AI risks at the center.
Russia says it will not pause its Ukraine campaign for talks, even as Lavrov and Rubio keep a senior diplomatic channel open in New York.
Ukraine seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels threaten global food security and trade routes.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian military participation in peacekeeping missions over documented sexual crimes, challenging Russia's role within the organization.
UN peacekeeping personnel numbers fell to their lowest in 25 years in 2025 due to funding shortages and geopolitical tensions, threatening multilateral conflict resolution efforts.