UN chief: Russia's invasion is 'limitless in its potential for global harm'
The invasion "must end for the sake of the people of Ukraine, Russia and the entire world," Guterres said.
"I hope that the continued coordination with Moscow and Kyiv will lead to more humanitarian pauses to allow civilians safe passage from the fighting and aid to reach those in critical need." "We must continue to do all we can to get people out of these hellscapes," he added, noting the UN's efforts to help evacuate civilians.
The war in Ukraine is "exacerbating extreme vulnerabilities for the developing world," he said, pointing to recent"The cycle of death, destruction, dislocation and disruption must stop. It is high time to unite and end this war."Guterres spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in separate meetings in late April. He said he did not "mince words" in those discussions.Russia hasGo deeper...
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