'Can't imagine having nuclear war': UN Chief calls for peace talks between Ukraine-Russia

As Russia-Ukraine war entered its 33rd day, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke to reporters on situation in Ukraine at Security Council stakeout. While briefing media, Guterres also talked about threats to nuclear facility by Russia as it continues to inve its neighbouring country.

Guterres stated that in current scenario, he cant imagine any possibility of having a nuclear and bio war. ding to it, he stressed that it must be avoided by establishing a serious dialogue. 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "Today morning, I contacted International Atomic Energy ncy and re will be a number of very important initiatives by ncy in next few days in order to get security of nuclear facility inside Ukraine."

"And I kw re is a very close contact of Rafael Grossi, Director general of IAEA, with both- Russian and Ukrainian authorities on se matters. He has my full support in intiatives. On or hand, I cant imagine any possibility of having a nuclear and bio war in this scenario. I believe that would be something avoided, it must be avoided," he ded. 

Guterres also informed that UN is in close contact with several countries in order to different forms of mediation leing to a political solution. He stated, "I have been in contact with Turkish friends, Qatar, Israel, India, China, France, Germany. It is my belief that all se efforts are essential to creating conditions to allow for finally this war to come to an end."

Russian FM says Russia planning retaliatory visa measures

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that a draft decree on retaliatory visa measures against "unfriendly countries" is currently being developed in Russia. He me anuncement during a meeting with United Russia party's commission for international cooperation and support for compatriots abro. "This document will introduce a number of restrictions on entry into Russia.  threats, blackmail, ultimatums will force us to give up sovereignty, independence, reunce our centuries-long history," Lavrov stated.

Russian delegation lands in Turkey for 6th round of peace talks

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