Security Council LIVE: Strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, as peace talks loom
What was announced
The Security Council convenes at 10am in New York on Ukraine. Russian strikes on energy infrastructure are threatening millions with another cold, dark winter, and civilian deaths are climbing sharply. The meeting comes on the eve of US-backed talks due to take place in Abu Dhabi. Follow our live meeting coverage below.
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- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Published 2026-11-09 12:00:00 UTC
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