Russia faced strong criticism during the UN Security Council session on Dec. 29 following the largest air attack against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. The urgent meeting of the 15-member council was convened at the request of Kyiv and its allies to address the strike. “Tragically, 2023 is ending as it began – with devastating violence against the people of Ukraine,” UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said after briefing the council on the situation. “Once again, Ukrainians are forced to spend the holidays seeking shelter, clearing the rubble, and burying the dead, am…