UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine remarks to the Second Annual International Summit of Cities & Regions

"The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is deteriorating because of the heavy and escalating hostilities that are ravaging front-line communities. This new intensification of Russian attacks has a direct and immediate impact on the people of Ukraine. People have to flee, their homes are destroyed, their communities are bombed.

As we provide emergency assistance in front-line areas, we are also moving towards recovery in some of the regions of Ukraine where the situation allows. It means we go beyond bringing supplies to provide services. And we are working closely with the Government to ensure that the national systems, which were already strong but suffered the impact of the war, become stronger to help communities recover from the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion."

Denise Brown
UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine / Humanitarian Coordinator