evidence: On March 8, 2022, the Irish Times reported that the United Nations (U.N.) banned its staff from using "war" or "invasion" when referring to Ukraine in what the publication said was a "move to balance political sensitivities as powerful member state Russia cracks down domestically on those who use the words." [...] "[Use] ‘conflict’ or ‘military offensive’ and NOT ‘war’ or ‘invasion’ when referring to the situation in Ukraine," the publication reported the email as having read. The email also reportedly banned staff from adding a Ukrainian flag to social media profiles or websites, which has become a symbol of solidarity. [...] O’Leary, Naomi. "United Nations Advises Staff against Using ‘War’ or ‘Invasion’ Regarding Ukraine." The Irish Times, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/united-nations-advises-staff-against-using-war-or-invasion-regarding-ukraine-1.4821438. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.