"UNSC Convenes Amid Civilian Strife as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Accusations"

U.S. official John Kelley addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting the impact of the war on ordinary Russian civilians in the wake of an alleged attack on Belgorod, which Russia claims resulted in civilian deaths. Kelley called for transparency from Putin regarding the war's toll and reiterated that Russia is responsible for the conflict. The meeting followed a series of attacks, including a massive Russian strike on Ukraine and a reported Ukrainian response in Belgorod, though Ukraine has not confirmed responsibility for the latter. The situation underscores the escalating violence and its broader human cost.