"NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT"

The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, told the Security Council that “the risk of a nuclear weapon being used is currently higher than at any time since the depth of the cold war,” and the war in Ukraine “represents the most acute example of that risk.” UNIFEED

Risk of Nuclear Weapons Use Higher Than at Any Time Since Cold War, Disarmament Affairs Chief Warns Security Council Many Speakers Condemn Russian Federation’s Dangerous Rhetoric, Veiled Threats

The UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday that “the US and the Russian Federation should resume the full implementation of the New START Treaty without delay”, according to a UN Spokesperson. UNIFEED

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi called “to exclude nuclear facilities from any military action.” IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi inaugurated the IAEA Support and Assistance Mission in Chornobyl (ISAMICH), site of the 1986 accident in northern Ukraine. IAEA

General Assembly adopts over 100 texts of First, Sixth Committees tackling threats from nuclear weapons, international security, global law, transitional justice.

General Assembly adopts over 100 texts of First, Sixth Committees tackling threats from nuclear weapons, international security, global law, transitional justice.

Following the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launch of an unprecedented number of cruise and ballistic missiles over the course of just 48 hours this week, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, said, “given the potential risks associated with any military confrontation, in exercise of its primary responsibility, the Security Council needs to do all it can to prevent an escalation.” UNIFEED