U.N. Chief, António Guterres, says the Ukraine war is “far away” after speaking on the phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin
Guterres believes a peaceful end to the war is not likely anytime soon, following his conversation with Putin.
German Chancellor Olaf Sholz also spoke with the Russian leader and believes his “attitude hasn’t changed.”
Future of the war
Over recent days, Ukraine’s counter-offensive efforts have proven successful, and have instilled hope back to Ukrainians.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked his military, during a visit to newly liberated towns.
His speech was followed by a moment’s silence to remember those lost in the war.
Ukrainian forces are now turning their attention to the Luhansk region in the east, which is home to essential transport hubs.
In Russia, China’s leader, Xi Jinping has arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Here, he will meet with Putin, in what will be the first face-to-face meeting since the Ukraine war began.