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UN confirms China paid 2026 dues; US $725 million payment still in process

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed China paid 2026 dues; US $725M payment still pending.

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Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said that China completed its final 2026 budget quota payment to the United Nations, totaling over $641 million. [1] UN representative Stephane Dujarric expressed concern regarding threats made by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to close Russian airspace to civilian aircraft. [2] On 2026-09-02, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern regarding renewed mutual attacks between the United States and Iran. [3] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned all attacks against civilians following the renewed strikes. [4] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Washington and Tehran to return urgently to diplomacy. [5] President Vladimir Putin of Russia characterized Zelensky's threats as an attempt at state terrorism. [6] President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russian airspace as completely dangerous and stated it would effectively be closed. [7] President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed international airlines flying over Russia and urged them to cease flights due to the presence of drones. [8] UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric warned that further escalation could have devastating consequences for civilians, regional countries, and a wider geography. [9] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that a comprehensive and durable settlement can be achieved only through dialogue and negotiations. [10]
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  1. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said that China completed its final 2026 budget quota payment to the United Nations, totaling over $641 million. · Caracol Radio
  2. UN representative Stephane Dujarric expressed concern regarding threats made by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to close Russian airspace to civilian aircraft. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. On 2026-09-02, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern regarding renewed mutual attacks between the United States and Iran. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  4. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned all attacks against civilians following the renewed strikes. · middleeasteye.net
  5. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Washington and Tehran to return urgently to diplomacy. · middleeasteye.net
  6. President Vladimir Putin of Russia characterized Zelensky's threats as an attempt at state terrorism. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russian airspace as completely dangerous and stated it would effectively be closed. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed international airlines flying over Russia and urged them to cease flights due to the presence of drones. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric warned that further escalation could have devastating consequences for civilians, regional countries, and a wider geography. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  10. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that a comprehensive and durable settlement can be achieved only through dialogue and negotiations. · middleeasteye.net
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