"War in Ukraine Is Inflaming a Three-Dimensional Global Crisis – UN Secretary-General
The full-scale Russian invasion into Ukraine has caused a global crisis affecting food, energy and finance sectors.
This is pummeling the most vulnerable people, countries and economies.
This statement was made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres.
Guterres also added that the war had already taken thousands of lives, caused untold destruction, displaced millions of people, resulted in unacceptable violations of human rights.
“I renew my call for an immediate halt to violence, for unfettered humanitarian access to all those in need, for safe evacuation of civilians trapped in areas of fighting and for urgent protection of civilians and respect for human rights in accordance with international norms”, the Secretary-General’s Statement reads.
António Guterres emphasized resolving this conflict would require negotiations and dialogue. According to the Secretary-General, the sooner the parties engage in good-faith diplomatic efforts to end this war, the better for the sake of Ukraine and the world.
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