UN Secretary-General makes unexpected statement on Russia's actions at BRICS summit
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During the BRICS summit in Kazan, Antonio Guterres said that Russia violated international law by invading Ukraine. At his meeting with Putin, he discussed peace, shipping security and the situation in the Middle East.
During the BRICS summit in Kazan , UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Russia violated international law by invading Ukraine, UNN reports.
On the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, the UN Secretary-General met with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Guterres reiterated his position that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a violation of the UN Charter and international law. The Secretary-General also emphasized the support of the United Nations for peace, as he had said in his speech at the BRICS summit.
The Secretary General noted that establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for Ukraine, Russia and global food and energy security. He expressed full support for the continuation of negotiations on this issue and thanked Turkey for its efforts.
The Secretary-General and Putin also discussed the situation in the Middle East, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and the prevention of further regional escalation.
They also raised the issue of the development of the international financial system.
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