Zelensky Rejects UN Chief's Visit After Russia Trip

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined a visit from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following his attendance at a BRICS summit in Russia.

Guterres' visit to Russia for the BRICS summit, hosted by Vladimir Putin, drew criticism from Ukraine and other countries.
Zelensky's decision follows Guterres' meeting with Putin, which was seen as undermining the UN's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry criticized Guterres for prioritizing the BRICS summit over a peace summit in Switzerland organized by Ukraine.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis suggested that Guterres should consider resigning, reflecting widespread disapproval.
Guterres emphasized the need for a 'just peace' in Ukraine but faced backlash for not condemning Russia more explicitly during the summit.