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Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and PeacebuildingAffairs, briefs the Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
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Ukraine war entering ‘dangerous new phase’ as regional risks grow, Under-Secretary-General warns

The Security Council held a briefing on 23 September 2026 at under the formal agenda item “Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine”. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs briefed the Council. She warned that the war in Ukraine is entering a “dangerous new phase”, with attacks intensifying, civilian casualties mounting and the risk of regional spillover growing. In the first eight months of 2026…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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