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UN Calls Emergency Meeting After Russia's Missile Strike on Ukraine

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on January 12 after Russia launched a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine, marking second use of the weapon.
The missile struck Lviv, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of war crimes.
Ukraine conducted a drone strike on a Volgograd oil depot, causing a fire with no reported casualties.
Nearly 6,000 Kyiv buildings lost heating.
European leaders condemned Russia's actions as escalatory.

History

Historical Context

The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a critical Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, triggered by the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev negotiated a resolution, leading to the dismantling of missiles in Cuba and Turkey. This event underscored the dangers of nuclear escalation, influencing future U.S. foreign policy and military strategies.

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Story summary

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on January 12 after Russia launched a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine, marking second use of the weapon.
The missile struck Lviv, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of war crimes.
Ukraine conducted a drone strike on a Volgograd oil depot, causing a fire with no reported casualties.
Nearly 6,000 Kyiv buildings lost heating.
European leaders condemned Russia's actions as escalatory.

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