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Russian ambassador Vasily Nebenzia said his delegation was preparing to put forward a draft resolution at the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and “see whether the Security Council can or cannot fulfil its mission.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has today been awarded the Seoul Peace Prize in recognition of the work he has done to help promoting peace through sport. IOC

The Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Khawla Matar, told the Security Council that Special Envoy Geir Pedersen had met today in Damascus with Foreign Minister Walid Muallem and had agreed “on the importance of strict observance of the agreed Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure” and “is working to narrow the differences and hopes to be in a position to convene the Constitutional Committee shortly.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The Secretary-General High Representative for Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos told journalists in New York “the fight against terrorism is at the heart of the Alliance of Civilizations.” UNIFEED

Veteran Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen assumed his post as the United Nations’ Special Envoy for Syria at the UN Geneva office. UNTV CH

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.