- UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Russia’s move at 2 GMT
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Russia’s move at 2 GMT
As the West condemns Russia’s move to recognize two self-proclaimed separatist republics in eastern Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council will meet early Tuesday behind closed doors.
A Russian diplomat was reported, as saying that the timing of the UN meeting will be 2 GMT.
Additional details
The session will be open, meaning people will be allowed to listen in on the discussion.
Expect a lively debate but not much more.
Meanwhile, in response to Russia’s action, the US will take further measures on Tuesday punishing Russia over its recognition of separatist areas in Ukraine, a senior administration official told Bloomberg.
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