Ukraine also called for an emergency meeting of the UNSC over what it described as the "attack" of Russia.[107] This was confirmed by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.[108][109] Haley said that Russia's actions were an "outrageous violation" of Ukrainian territory. She demanded that Russia stop its "unlawful conduct" and respect the "navigational rights and freedoms of all states".[110] UK Ambassador Karen Pierce condemned Russia's "deplorable" military action.[5] U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said the United Nations was not able to verify the events independently.[111]