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Melnyk at UN Security Council: Russia is losing the war and its economy is suffering

6 sourcesPublished 25/08/2026, 01:45 · Updated 26/08/2026, 22:23

At a UN Security Council meeting on 24 August, Ukraine's representative Andrii Melnyk stated that Russia is losing its war against Ukraine and that its economy is facing significant losses due to military expenditures, sanctions, and Ukrainian strikes. He highlighted the critical economic situation in Russia, particularly due to falling oil and gas revenues.

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24 August 2026
UN Security Council meeting
Andrii Melnyk - Ukraine's representative to the UN
Russia's economy is experiencing its toughest period
Russia's budget deficit exceeded the planned figure for 2026

Andrii Melnyk · Russia · Ukraine · UN Security Council · Russian economy

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