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Security Council LIVE: Mounting attacks and Russian threats prompt emergency Ukraine meeting

The UN Security Council meets top of the hour on Ukraine, with Secretary-General António Guterres set to brief, following what Kyiv describes as the most devastating attack on its capital to date. In the early hours of 23-24 May, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones against multiple Ukrainian cities. Moscow has since threatened further sustained strikes. Sharp divisions among Council members are expected, with European nations demanding an immediate ceasefire while Russia insists its strikes target only military infrastructure.

28 May 2026, 12:00 UTCSource: UN News

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⚠️ A model estimate of cascade risk — not a guarantee and not buy/sell. Calibration uses resolved outcomes only; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation89% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Russia deploys additional tactical nuclear weapons to the Ukraine
  • Belarus border.
  • NATO member states announce increased military deployments in Eastern Europe and conduct joint exercises with Ukrainian forces.
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo8% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Russia deploys additional tactical nuclear weapons to the Ukraine
  • Belarus border.
  • NATO member states announce increased military deployments in Eastern Europe and conduct joint exercises with Ukrainian forces.
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation4% model probability
Did not materialise

Confirmation indicators

  • Russia deploys additional tactical nuclear weapons to the Ukraine
  • Belarus border.
  • NATO member states announce increased military deployments in Eastern Europe and conduct joint exercises with Ukrainian forces.
Horizon: 7–30 days