UN Secretary-General Takes New Stance on Ukraine War

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Russia’s recent large-scale drone and⁢ missile ‍attacks on Ukraine,according to a report by webangah News Agency.

“I​ condemn teh latest wave of ‌Russian drone and​ missile strikes,” Guterres stated, reiterating​ his call for ⁤”an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in‍ Ukraine as the first step toward just⁢ and comprehensive⁣ peace.”

The statement comes as Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu emphasized that Bucharest ⁣would “never deploy ⁤troops to Ukraine under any circumstances.” However, he confirmed ​Romania-as ⁤part of NATO’s eastern flank-would gradually increase‍ defense spending to meet alliance requirements and align with EU militarization⁤ plans.

Ciolacu dismissed misinformation about potential Romanian military ⁣involvement ⁢during a live interview with Antena 3 CNN: “We are not sending our‍ youth or⁢ children ​to war.” He maintained ⁣Romania’s ⁤consistent position ⁤of non-participation ⁤in the conflict while⁤ arguing⁤ that Eastern ‍European ⁣nations ⁣must prioritize‌ defense investments ‍over​ domestic infrastructure​ projects like “roads, ‍hospitals, or schools” to fulfill NATO obligations.

“We cannot rely solely⁢ on others, including the U.S.,‍ to guarantee our security without ⁣contributing‍ ourselves,”‌ Ciolacu⁣ added. ⁣This follows reports‍ that⁢ several NATO members ⁤have been exploring⁣ forming ‌a potential “coalition⁣ of volunteers” for Ukraine-a move Russia warns it would treat as legitimate military targets, potentially escalating hostilities.