Guterres rejected Putin's call for a "temporary administration" in Ukraine
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The UN Secretary-General emphasized that Ukraine has a legitimate government that must be respected. He also noted that the UN is not currently involved in negotiations for a ceasefire in the Black Sea.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres rejected the Russian dictator's call to establish a "temporary administration" in Ukraine. He stressed that there is a legitimate government in Kyiv, reports UNN.
... there is a legitimate government in Ukraine, and, obviously, it must be respected
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In addition, Guterres also spoke about establishing a ceasefire in the Black Sea, as well as whether the US was in contact with the UN.
We had some contacts with the US (...) But the UN is not currently involved in the negotiations - Guterres summarized.
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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed to introduce a "temporary administration under the auspices of the UN" in Ukraine in order to hold elections in the country. The White House said that the government in Ukraine is determined by its Constitution and people.
