Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, stating it would pave the way for diplomatic peace talks and a just, durable, and comprehensive peace in line with international law.
Consensus
- António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, called for a complete and immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
- The call was made on September 1.
- Guterres stated that a ceasefire would open the path to diplomatic peace negotiations.
- A ceasefire would enable a just, durable, and comprehensive peace consistent with international law, including the UN Charter and relevant resolutions.
- The situation has persisted for over four years.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Peskov, Russian presidential spokesperson, stated that Ukraine does not want to engage in real conflict resolution, despite Russia's openness to negotiations in Turkey. — vesti
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a new peace plan on August 24, including a ceasefire and troop withdrawal from the front line, followed by a buffer zone. — vm
- Zelensky stated on August 3 that Ukraine aims to end the conflict with Russia before winter. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Guterres: It is time for a complete and immediate ceasefire in Ukraine — Вести
- Guterres: It is time for a complete ceasefire in Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва