UN chief 'deeply concerned' by Moscow's plan to strike Kyiv
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was 'deeply concerned' after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. His comments followed warnings about possible attacks on the capital, Kyiv.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was 'deeply concerned' after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. His comments came against the backdrop of warnings about possible attacks on the capital, Kyiv.
Guterres urged the parties to avoid escalation and to protect civilians. UN officials warn that a prolonged war could further worsen the humanitarian situation.
Information from the ground often cannot be independently verified, and the parties offer differing accounts. Diplomatic contacts are reported to be continuing, but no concrete ceasefire has yet been reached.
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