Russia's UN Mission rejected findings from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine on October 26, 2026, stating that Russia does not recognize the commission's mandate and claiming the report relies on falsified data

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.