UN Secretary-General: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Incompatible, War Likely to Continue

Incompatible Positions in Peace Negotiations

• 🌍 The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is not optimistic about short-term progress in the peace process for Ukraine.
• ⚖️ He stated that the positions of both sides are largely incompatible, hindering immediate peace efforts.

UN's Stance on Ceasefire and International Law

• 🕊️ The UN's clear position is the need for an immediate ceasefire.
• 📜 This ceasefire must lead to a solution based on the UN Charter, international law, and General Assembly resolutions.
• 🇷🇺 The Russian Federation has resisted the idea of a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for a global agreement.

Outlook on the Russia-Ukraine War

• 💔 Guterres fears the war will continue for some time, with a particularly dramatic increase in violence.
• 😥 The conflict is having a huge and regrettable impact on civilians.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine has a legitimate interest in preserving its territorial integrity.
• 🇷🇺 Russia appears determined to occupy large parts of Ukraine.