WorldUN appoints Russian diplomat to oversee mine action as Ukraine clears over 300,000 explosives in Kherson Oblast
The UN appointed Russian diplomat Gleb Desyatnikov as assistant secretary-general for mine action and police, drawing criticism from Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities say 300,691 explosive devices have been neutralized on the Ukrainian-controlled right bank of Kherson Oblast, with 74.5% of designated territory cleared by Oct. 29.
TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-29 18:10Original
UN appoints Russian diplomat to oversee mine action as Ukraine clears over 300,000 explosives in Kherson Oblast
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