U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Russia's plans to strike Ukrainian defense targets in Kyiv. This announcement follows a significant bombardment of the city and a recent drone attack on a college in Starobilsk. Guterres emphasized the need to avoid further escalation of the conflict to protect civilians and facilitate peace efforts.
- ▪Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about Russia's planned strikes on Kyiv.
- ▪The Russian announcement came after heavy bombardments of the city.
- ▪Guterres condemned all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo MunozPublished May 26, 2026, 11:09 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:09 PMMay 26 - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" by Russia's announcement that it plans to launch strikes against Ukrainian defense enterprises and decision-making centers in Kyiv.Guterres made the remarks to the United Nations Security Council after Moscow said on Monday that it intended to mount such strikes, one day after one of its heaviest bombardments of the…
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