Ukraine: Amidst intensified military offensive, Ban condemns violence against civilians
Jul 08, 2014, at 03:18 pm
New York, July 8 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday strongly condemned the "continued, unlawful" acts of armed fighters in Ukraine after reports that they are regrouping in eastern provinces, and urged Ukrainian authorities to exercise maximum restraint and protect civilians.
Deeply concerned about eastern Ukraine, Ban welcomes extension of cease-fire
Jun 29, 2014, at 05:21 am
New York, June 28 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the extension of a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine and, with continued deep concern about the situation there, urged all sides to honour their commitments and work within a political process.