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UN chief pushes for truce in Ukraine despite Russian envoy’s negative response
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continues to push for a halt in hostilities in Ukraine even though a Russian UN envoy said a cease-fire is not a good option at the moment, said a UN spokesman. "We continue to call for…
Antonio Guterres urges stronger cooperation as multilateralism under threat
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for stronger international cooperation in the face of threats to multilateralism. "UN member states, by ratifying or accepting the UN Charter, have committed themselves to the…
Antonio Guterres to meet Putin, Zelensky in mediation effort
United Nations : As peace efforts to end the intensifying Ukraine war have stalled, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will ramp up his mediation efforts through direct meetings with the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine Vladimir Putin…
UN chief asks Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky to meet with him in Moscow, Kiev
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to receive him to discuss steps to bring about peace following Russia's military operation in Ukraine. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson…
UN chief calls for 4-day pause in fighting in Ukraine during Easter
United Nations : UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a four-day humanitarian pause in fighting in Ukraine to allow for the opening of humanitarian aid corridors during the Orthodox Christian Holy Week. "Today, I am calling for…
UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to mitigate the global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on food, energy and finance systems. The conflict is supercharging a three-dimensional crisis of food,…
United Nations chief voices concern over escalation in Palestinian-Israeli tensions
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced grave concern over the recent escalation in Palestinian-Israeli tensions, said his Spokesman. "The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the escalating violence in…
UNGA suspends Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains on vote
United Nations : The UN General Assembly has delivered Russia a crushing diplomatic blow suspending it from the Human Rights Council, but India abstained on the action keeping up its neutral stance. Russia announced immediately after…
UN chief welcomes news of food aid reaching Ethiopia’s Tigray
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the news that trucks with food assistance and fuel have reached Tigray and Afar following the declaration of the humanitarian truce. Through a statement, the top UN…
Important to respect democratic process in Pakistan : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it is important to respect Pakistan's democratic process and abide by the constitution in resolving differences, according to a UN spokesperson. Asked about the constitutional…