The probability of a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine is decreasing, the risk of escalation is growing.
This was stated by UN Secretary General Antoniu Guterres, speaking to the UN General Assembly for the priorities of work for 2023.
“The prospects of the world are constantly decreasing. The probability of further escalation and bloodshed is growing. I am not afraid that the world is blindly going to a larger war. It goes to it with wide eyes,” he said.
“The world needs peace. The world in accordance with the UN Charter and international law,” added Guterry.
GUERRISH added that conflicts continue in other countries. In total, they are about 2 billion people on the planet.
“In the Middle East, the prospects of settlement based on the principle of two states are far away than ever. In Afghanistan, women ‘rights are grossly violated, and the attacks of terrorists are continuing. The situation is heating up with frightening speed. Myanmar is experiencing a new cycle of violence and repressions. Gangs in Haiti in Haiti. They keep the whole country hostage, ”said the Secretary General of the organization.