Karen Pierce

Russia, China veto UN extending Syria cross-border aid

Four million Syrians directly benefit from the cross-border aid shipments while 11 million benefit from international aid after eight years of war. It's the second time in four months that Russia has vetoed a resolution dealing with Syria situation.

UN reduces meetings on Kosovo under US and European pressure

Security Council members agree to reduce the number of meetings on Kosovo to three gatherings this year and two in 2020.

UK and Russia clash at UN Security Council over Salisbury poisonings

As Western countries back UK's findings, British Ambassador Karen Pierce and Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia traded accusations at a UN Security Council meeting held to discuss the Novichok attack investigation and charges against two Russians.

Idlib offensive could spark worst humanitarian emergency: UN

The Syrian regime is gearing up for an expected offensive in Idlib province, which is home to nearly 3 million people and has a large al Qaida presence in addition to opposition and rebel groups.

Six countries enter the UN Security Council

Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Peru, Poland and the Netherlands formally join the ranks of the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.