Damascus rejects Turkey’s call to establish a so-called safe zone in the occupied northern part of Syria as an “aggressive, colonial act.”

Staggering food prices triggered by the war in Ukraine could kill “millions” of people globally, Egypt’s finance minister has warned, echoing similar warnings made by the UN and G7 countries.

Food products produced with Ukrainian crops, such as corn and wheat, can be found worldwide. However, Ukraine's exports have collapsed over the past few months due to the war with Russia resulting in a global food crisis.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned of a “global food shortage” in the coming months due to the conflict in Ukraine.

In a brief text drafted by Norway and Mexico, the UNSC voiced concern over “the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.”

Russia’s defense ministry confirms it has carried out a “high-precision” airstrike on Kiev during a visit by UN officials.

Antonio Guterres has called for a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine "as soon as possible" as the Russian military offensive in the former Soviet republic lingers for more than 60 days.