Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Andrii Melnyk, stated at a UN Security Council meeting that Russia is losing the war and its economy is under severe strain from military spending, sanctions, and Ukrainian strikes.

Russia is losing and will lose the war it started against Ukraine.

Russia's economy is undergoing its most difficult period since the full-scale invasion began.

The Kremlin is exaggerating tactical advances to create an appearance of continuous military success.

The UN Security Council has failed to take effective action to hold Russia accountable or prevent daily genocide of Ukrainians.

Putin has unleashed a cynical and brutal campaign of ballistic terror targeting ordinary people across Ukraine.

Ukraine faces critical shortages of air defense interceptors while Russia deliberately targets civilians.

Missiles capable of saving lives are being kept in storage instead of being used to shield Ukrainian civilians.

Fletcher called on Security Council members to strengthen protection of international humanitarian law, prepare humanitarian organizations for the coming winter, and engage with states and companies developing and deploying new military technologies.