The UNSC schedules an emergency meeting at Russia's request to discuss Ukraine's alleged downing of a Russian military transport plane, resulting in 74 deaths.

The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the recent crash of a Russian military plane near the border with Ukraine. The plane, which was carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, crashed in Russia's Belgorod Oblast on January 24. Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down the plane and has requested an international investigation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has also called for an international investigation into the incident.

January 24, 2024
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