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January 5, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a meeting of the Security Council and a statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the situation in Venezuela, shelling of major cities in Ukraine, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza.
UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela
The UN Security Council convened on Monday for an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela. It was convened at the initiative of Colombia with the support of Russia and China. On Saturday, the United States launched strikes on targets in Venezuela and captured the country's President Nicolás Maduro. Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the escalation of the situation, noting that US actions create a "dangerous precedent." Speaking at the Security Council on Monday on behalf of the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo stated that the UN is concerned about "the possible increase in instability in the country and the potential consequences for the region."
Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly
The President of the UN General Assembly issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela on Monday. Annalena Baerbock emphasized that the United Nations Charter remains a binding reference point for all Member States, both in times of stability and in times of crisis. The statement noted that the UN Charter is not an optional document and must be strictly observed under all circumstances. According to the General Assembly President, the current situation in Venezuela, which has culminated in military action, once again raises the need for strict adherence to international law.
The situation in Ukraine
Fighting in Ukraine over the weekend resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, including children, and left many without power in sub-zero temperatures. In Kharkiv, an airstrike killed at least six civilians and injured dozens. Residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity, water, and gas. In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, overnight attacks on January 5 also resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Numerous residential buildings in the region were damaged, and several thousand households remain without power. Humanitarian workers are supporting those in need in Kharkiv and Kyiv.
Humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza
Last week, the UN and its humanitarian partners delivered over 10,000 tons of aid to Gaza, including food and cooking ingredients, animal feed, soap and other hygiene products, winter clothing, blankets, and mattresses. Simultaneously, the first phase of general food assistance began in the Gaza Strip: each family receives two food parcels and two 25-kilogram bags of flour. From the ceasefire until the end of 2025, these rations covered 50 to 75 percent of a person's minimum caloric needs. The January phase is the first time since October 2023 that humanitarian organizations have sufficient stocks to ensure 100 percent coverage of the minimum caloric standard.
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