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UN warns Ukraine war enters deadliest phase, risks regional escalation
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UN warns Ukraine war enters deadliest phase, risks regional escalation

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UN's Rosemary DiCarlo stated the war in Ukraine has entered its deadliest phase, warning of regional escalation.
  • Civilian casualties have increased annually, with recent months seeing some of the largest aerial attacks since the full-scale invasion.
  • DiCarlo called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations, citing risks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The war in Ukraine has escalated into its "most deadly" phase, with a significant risk of regional escalation, according to Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. DiCarlo addressed the UN Security Council, noting that each year since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 has seen a rise in civilian casualties.

The war in Ukraine is deadlier today than at any other time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022

— Rosemary DiCarloUN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, describing the current state of the conflict.

DiCarlo highlighted that recent months have witnessed some of the war's most intense aerial bombardments. An attack on June 1 alone resulted in at least 23 deaths in cities like Kyiv and Dnipro, forcing thousands to seek shelter. This grim reality follows previous incidents, such as a Russian drone violating Romanian airspace, injuring two people and raising concerns among neighboring countries like Poland and Estonia.

There are no signs that the situation is going to improve

— Rosemary DiCarloUN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, on the outlook for the conflict.

Beyond the immediate conflict, DiCarlo warned of severe risks surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant due to recent attacks on its power supply. She echoed UN Secretary-General António Guterres's concerns that this "dangerous phase" could lead to further escalation. Consequently, DiCarlo urged for an "immediate, total, and unconditional ceasefire" and a renewed focus on diplomatic pathways to end the conflict.

There are serious risks surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after new attacks on the thermal power plant that supplies it

— Rosemary DiCarloUN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, highlighting dangers at the nuclear facility.

The article also notes that Russian President Vladimir Putin recently rejected an offer from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for direct negotiations in a third country, underscoring the current diplomatic impasse.

immediate, total, and unconditional ceasefire

— Rosemary DiCarloUN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, calling for an end to hostilities.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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