The United Nations has expressed its hope that the United States’ mediation efforts will lead “to a restart of talks” between Russia and Ukraine and has shown itself “encouraged” by the latest diplomatic moves, referring to the visit of a U.S. delegation to Moscow and Kiev to try to unblock the dialogue process.
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The spokesperson for the UN Secretariat, Stéphane Dujarric, stated that the head of the organization, António Guterres, “hopes that the latest initiatives will lead to the resumption of talks between Ukraine and Russia, paving the way for an immediate, total and unconditional ceasefire that results in a just, comprehensive and lasting peace.”
Thus, he insisted that this peace “must be in accordance with International Law, including the United Nations Charter and relevant UN resolutions,” while reiterating that the organization “is willing to support all meaningful efforts aimed at that goal.”
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On the other hand, he emphasized that Guterres “remains deeply concerned about the continued attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia,” which is why he has called for them to end “immediately.” “He urges the parties to ensure adequate conditions for the continuation of diplomatic efforts,” he concluded.
Steve Witkoff, special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, said on Monday that “substantial progress” had been made during visits to Moscow and Kiev, with a view to resuming negotiations to end the war, although exchanges of attacks have continued and for now there are no trilateral meetings on the agenda.
