On 28 May 2026, the United Kingdom’s chargé d’affaires to the United Nations, Ambassador James Kariuki, addressed the UN Security Council in New York to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kariuki highlighted recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, including a large strike on civilian infrastructure and the use of the Oreshnik missile system in Kyiv Oblast. He cited nearly 200 civilian deaths and more than 1,500 injuries in May, the highest casualty toll since the war began. The ambassador also warned that diplomatic sites, such as the UN premises and the residence of the Albanian ambassador, had been struck and that Russia threatened diplomats to leave the city. Kariuki called the attacks “brazen and reckless” and urged an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, stating that Russia’s escalation does not bring the parties closer to peace.
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