Guterres says Ukraine invasion clear violation of UN charter as war reaches 3rd year

By Anjali Sharma

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said that Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of the UN Charter and international law, as he renewed his call for de-escalation and end the three years conflict.

Guterres issued a statement in New York said “On this tragic occasion, I reaffirm the urgent need for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace – one that fully upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the UN Charter, international law, and resolutions of the General Assembly” .

He noted that 80 years after the end of the Second World War, the war in Ukraine stands as a grave threat not only to the peace and security of Europe but also to the very foundations and core principles of the UN, the statement stated.

“Enough is Enough” he said. “After three years of death and destruction, I once again call for urgent de-escalation and an immediate end to the hostilities.”

He said he welcomes all efforts to a just and inclusive peace, adding that the UN stands ready to support these initiatives, the statement added.