The UN Security Council, including Russia, on Friday expressed “deep concern for the maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine” and supported UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ efforts to find a peaceful solution, in the organization’s first statement since the start of the invasion. by Moscow.
Security Council communiqués are adopted unanimously. The short text adopted this Friday was written by Norway and Mexico.
“The Security Council expresses its deep concern about maintaining peace and security in Ukraine,” he said. “The Security Council recalls that all Member States undertake to settle their international disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”
“The Security Council expresses strong support for the Secretary-General’s attempts to seek a peaceful solution,” said UN leader António Guterres, who was also asked to inform the council again when the time comes.
Guterres confirmed the council’s support on Friday and said he would spare “no effort to save lives, reduce suffering and find a path to peace”.
Guterres met in Moscow last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kiev.
source: Noticias
