NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Ukraine Tuesday evening at the request of Russia.
U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Director John Ging briefed the 15-member body on the situation in Ukraine, telling them that the conflict has resulted in the deaths of 1,300 people and injuries of 4,000. Protection of civilians, he said, was paramount.