The people of Ukraine cannot bear the violence being inflicted on them. And the most vulnerable people around the globe cannot become collateral damage in yet another disaster for which they bear no responsibility. We need to silence the guns and accelerate negotiations towards peace, now. For the people of Ukraine. For the people of the region. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
Secretary-General António Guterres (centre) briefs the press on the global impact of war in Ukraine on food, energy and finance systems. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
"The Holy Quran teaches us that God created nations and tribes “so that we might know one another”. In this holy month and every day, let us take inspiration by working hand in hand for the safety, dignity and prosperity of all women and men." — António Guterres in beginning of Ramadan video message
