More than 50 UN member states urge Russia to accept a ceasefire

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A joint statement by more than 50 UN member states called on Russia to agree to a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire and begin substantive peace negotiations. Reports gave different counts for the supporters: one described 50 countries and the European Union, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said 51 of the 193 UN members supported the statement.

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First reported among our outlets by Ukrinform (Ukraine), 23 Sep 18:28 UTC · most coverage from Ukraine (1), Russia (1)

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RIA Novosti · Russia24 Sep 15:48

Attempts to isolate Russia at the UN have failed, Chepa said

Translated from: Попытки изолировать Россию в ООН провалились, заявил Чепа

Highlights Barrot's count and evidence challenge

Ukrainska Pravda · Ukraine23 Sep 21:20

Putin envoy heads to US for talks with Trump officials – Reuters

Relays Reuters

Relays Reuters amid UN-backed ceasefire call

It was reported that 50 countries and the European Union issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine at the UN, calling on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

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more than 50 UN member states issued a joint statement calling on Russia to agree to a complete, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire and to begin substantive peace negotiations.

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Where accounts differ

Accounts conflict

Number of supporters of the statement

A report citing Reuters said 50 countries and the European Union issued the statement.

It was reported that 50 countries and the European Union issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine at the UN, calling on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

Barrot said 51 of the 193 UN member states supported the statement; other reports described the group as more than 50 UN member states.

more than 50 UN member states called on Russia to agree to a complete, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire and to begin substantive peace negotiations.

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