Moment of Silence Held to Honor Ukraine’s Victims Following Failed Condemnation Vote
On Friday night, spontaneous applause filled the UN Security Council chamber as Ukraine’s ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, called for a moment of silence in memory of those lost to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This poignant request came just after Russia vetoed a Security Council resolution aimed at condemning its actions. Addressing the council, Kyslytsya urged members to observe a moment of “complete silence to pray, or to meditate if you do not believe in God, for peace.” The gesture resonated deeply with the gathered diplomats, highlighting the emotional and diplomatic impact of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
