Ban Ki-moon Visits Ukraine... Meeting with President Zelensky

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Jong-min] Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Ukraine on the 16th (local time) and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to emphasize the international community's solidarity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left in the photo) and former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (right) visited Ukraine on the 16th (local time) and held a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo by Dilders

Former Secretary-General Ban, a member of the international group of elders 'The Elders' founded by former South African President Nelson Mandela, visited Ukraine along with former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. 'The Elders' is a gathering of respected global leaders who have contributed to world peace, including former heads of state and Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Ban serves as the vice-chairman of the board.

Ban strongly criticized Russia's inhumane actions. After visiting Bucha on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ban said in an interview with the Associated Press, "All those who died innocently here must be deeply remembered and mourned in human history." He added, "This is a horrific atrocity. Those responsible for these crimes against humanity must be held accountable." Former President Santos also stated, "The whole world must be well aware of what is happening and support the Ukrainians striving to regain peace and freedom." Russian forces have been accused of massacring hundreds of residents in Bucha.

The Elders' Twitter account noted that Ban and former President Santos met with President Zelensky to discuss the importance of international unity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing that the world has a responsibility to do everything possible to help the people of Ukraine live in peace, dignity, and freedom.

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