‘High time for peace’, UN chief says, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year

The UN Secretary-General addressed the Security Council, underscoring the fundamental need to honour the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as the full-scale invasion by Russia of the country marks its second anniversary. “Two years on and a decade since Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the war in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe,” António Guterres said. “It is high time for peace – a just peace, based on the UN Charter, international law and General Assembly resolutions,” he stressed.

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Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine. UN Photo/Loey Felipe
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Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.