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