**Ukraine Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Amid Russian Aggression**
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on August 1 to address the escalating situation in Ukraine, following a large-scale attack on Kyiv on July 31. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced the urgent meeting, citing Russia’s “latest escalation of terror” as the reason for the gathering.
In his statement, Sybiha condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection of peace efforts and urged the international community to take a united stance against Moscow’s aggression. The meeting will be held under the agenda item “Maintenance of peace and security,” highlighting the gravity of the situation.
This move comes as the US and other Western countries continue to pressure Russia to halt its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that peace talks with Moscow have made no progress, while senior American diplomat John Kelley announced that President Donald Trump is seeking a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8.
**US Imposes Tariffs on Russian Oil and Gas**
As part of the pressure campaign against Russia, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on Russian oil, gas, and other exports. These tariffs would include sweeping secondary sanctions on countries that continue to buy Russian goods, directly impacting major trading partners like China and India.
The proposed tariffs are a significant escalation in the US’s response to Russia’s aggression, and they demonstrate a clear intention to economically isolate Moscow until it complies with international demands.
**Kyiv Condemns Moscow’s Veto Power**
Ukraine has long condemned Russia’s use of its veto power within the UN Security Council to block measures aimed at addressing Russian aggression. The Ukrainian government and its Western allies have consistently argued that this veto power gives Russia a disproportionate influence over global security decisions, allowing it to escape accountability for its actions.
**The Road Ahead**
As the world waits with bated breath for the outcome of the emergency meeting, one thing is clear: the situation in Ukraine remains dire. The international community must come together to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding before our eyes and demand that Russia cease its aggression once and for all.
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