Vitaly Churkin

Death of six Russian diplomats in four months triggers conspiracy theories

Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin died suddenly in New York last month.

Mar 04, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Russia's ambassador to United Nations dies in NYC at 64

Russian officials say its ambassador to the United Nations has died suddenly in New York City. Vitaly Churkin was 64.

Feb 20, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Russia opposes Syria sanctions after UN gas attacks probe

Russia dismissed as "unconvincing" the findings of a UN-led investigation showing that Syrian forces had carried out three chemical attacks, and said no sanctions should be imposed.

Oct 28, 2016, 11:21 AM IST

Russia rejects UN's Syria chemical attacks probe

The joint United Nations-Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) panel has concluded that government forces carried out three chemical attacks on villages in 2014 and 2015.

Oct 28, 2016, 04:08 AM IST

Hopes and expectations from a new UN Secretary General

Antonio Guterres has a formidable reputation of clean governance and strict administration, having cleaned up the UNHCR as its head.

Oct 20, 2016, 01:02 AM IST

Viral Video: Pak gets snubbed again, watch this reaction from UNSC president

It seems Pakistan's isolation is now complete!!

Oct 07, 2016, 05:37 AM IST

Russia warns Bashar al-Assad on vow to retake all of Syria

Russia's envoy to the UN on Friday warned long-term ally President Bashar al-Assad over his vow to retake all of Syria, saying he faced dire consequences if he did not comply with Moscow over the peace process.

Feb 19, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

Russian top diplomat proposed Assad exit: Negotiator

Russia`s ambassador to the United Nations offered in 2012 to have Syrian President Bashar al-Assad step aside, a senior negotiator told The Guardian daily in comments confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 15:57 PM IST