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Director of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), Ilene Cohn, said, “it is time to stop the use by terrorists and other non-State armed groups of improvised explosive devices.” UNIFEED

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the move by the Japan’s central bank to raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years, spokesperson Julie Kozack told reporters in Washington DC. IMF

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, said, “Without compliance by parties to conflict to allow safe, full, and unhindered access for timely delivery of humanitarian assistance, children’s survival, well-being, and development are in jeopardy and our calls are mere echoes in this chamber.” UNIFEED

The mandate renewal of the panel of experts assisting the sanctions committee on Democratic People's Republic of Korea was vetoed by permanent Council member Russia, in a vote of 13 favour to 1 against (Russia) and 1 abstention (China). UNIFEED

An attack in Kyiv on 25 March reportedly resulted in several civilian premises damaged and at civilians injured, according to the city authorities. Several civilian buildings in Ukraine’s capital were hit, including an educational facility, according to authorities. OCHA

Briefing a Security Council meeting on Ukraine, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, noted the massive wave of missile and drone attacks that hit Ukraine Friday, saying that the targeting of energy infrastructure is simply unacceptable. UNIFEED

At a joint press encounter with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told journalists that as we live in a “chaotic world,” with the superpowers at odds with each other, it is very important to stick to clear principles - the United Nations Charter, international law, territorial integrity of countries and international humanitarian law. EUROPEAN COMMISSION

In the early hours of 21 March, Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came again under massive attack after a respite of over 40 days. OCHA

During a joint press encounter with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Secretary-General António Guterres said they are meeting at a particular “dark moment,” when Europe’s role on the global stage is more important than ever. EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council that “Russia's intention to conduct presidential elections from today, 15 March until 17 March in areas of Ukraine under its control are unacceptable.” UNIFEED