"Must Resolve Diplomatically" UN Secretary-General Talks with Russian and Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Amid Invasion Concerns

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Amid rising concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ant?nio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), held separate talks with the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine on the 14th (local time), urging a diplomatic resolution.

Secretary-General Guterres expressed deep concern that "speculation about a potential military conflict in Europe is rampant and tensions are escalating" during the afternoon at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. On the same day, he held a video conference with Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, and also spoke with Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister.

Guterres stated, "I will continue to engage diplomatically," emphasizing, "My message is clear: there are no means other than diplomacy." He also said, "All issues can and must be addressed and resolved through a diplomatic framework," and requested, "Now is the time to ease tensions and reduce actions." He added, "Abandoning diplomacy in a standoff is like falling off a cliff."

According to the UN, Secretary-General Guterres joined a monthly luncheon with ambassadors of the Security Council member states on the same day. The luncheon was hosted by the ambassador of Russia, the Security Council president for February.

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