UN chief believes Ukraine-Russia war 'will go on'

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Ukrainian soldiers evacuate one of two bodies of dead civilian people in the recently recaptured village of Yakovlivka, Donetsk area, Ukraine, on October 13 2022, amid Russia's military invasion. EPA-EFE/STR/File' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/overseas/12/20/20221220-ukrainian-soldiers-epa.jpg' ><figcaption>Ukrainian soldiers evacuate one of two bodies of dead civilian people in the recently recaptured village of Yakovlivka, Donetsk area, Ukraine, on October 13 2022, amid Russia's military invasion. EPA-EFE/STR/File</figcaption></figure></div>UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday he was pessimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine would end soon but he hoped it would be over by the end of next year."I am not optimistic about the possibility of effective peace talks in the immediate future," he told reporters during his annual end-of-year press conference in New York.It is ten months since Russia invaded its neighbor in late February.On Monday, Russia launched a swarm of attack drones at critical infrastructure in Kyiv as the war showed no signs of relenting."I do believe that the military confrontation will go on," the United Nations Secretary-General said at the world body's headquarters."I think we will have still to wait (for) a moment in which serious negotiations for peace will be possible. I don't see them in the immediate horizon," he added.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/19/22/russia-announces-joint-naval-drills-with-china'>Russia announces joint naval drills with China</a></li></ul>After several rounds of peace talks between delegations early in the conflict, negotiations quickly stalled.Ukraine has said Russia would need to completely remove its forces for talks to take place.Last month, a top Ukrainian official said any discussions not based on Ukraine's internationally recognized borders are "not acceptable."Guterres said he "strongly" hoped that peace could be reached in 2023.He cited "the consequences" for Ukraine's people, Russian society, and the global economy, which is battling high food and energy prices as a result of the war if a deal is not found. "All these are reasons for us to do everything possible to make a peace solution happen before the end of 2023," Guterres said.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/19/22/russia-invasion-of-ukraine-opened-gates-of-hell-anglican-leader'>Russia invasion of Ukraine opened 'gates of hell': Anglican leader</a></li></ul>Over the course of an hour, Guterres answered questions on a host of subjects, including peace in the Middle East, North Korean missiles, and the dire situation in Mali.He described the Iranian regime's crackdown on women-led protests as "totally unacceptable.""We are witnessing massive violations of human rights that we strongly condemn," Guterres said.RELATED VIDEO<figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/10KO9CPJS7U?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

On Monday, Russia launched a swarm of attack drones at critical infrastructure in Kyiv as the war showed no signs of relenting."I do believe that the military confrontation will go on," the United Nations Secretary-General said at the world body's headquarters."I think we will have still to wait (for) a moment in which serious negotiations for peace will be possible. I don't see them in the immediate horizon," he added.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/19/22/russia-announces-joint-naval-drills-with-china'>Russia announces joint naval drills with China</a></li></ul>After several rounds of peace talks between delegations early in the conflict, negotiations quickly stalled.Ukraine has said Russia would need to completely remove its forces for talks to take place.Last month, a top Ukrainian official said any discussions not based on Ukraine's internationally recognized borders are "not acceptable."Guterres said he "strongly" hoped that peace could be reached in 2023.He cited "the consequences" for Ukraine's people, Russian society, and the global economy, which is battling high food and energy prices as a result of the war if a deal is not found. "All these are reasons for us to do everything possible to make a peace solution happen before the end of 2023," Guterres said.<ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/19/22/russia-invasion-of-ukraine-opened-gates-of-hell-anglican-leader'>Russia invasion of Ukraine opened 'gates of hell': Anglican leader</a></li></ul>Over the course of an hour, Guterres answered questions on a host of subjects, including peace in the Middle East, North Korean missiles, and the dire situation in Mali.He described the Iranian regime's crackdown on women-led protests as "totally unacceptable.""We are witnessing massive violations of human rights that we strongly condemn," Guterres said.RELATED VIDEO<figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/10KO9CPJS7U?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

"I am not optimistic about the possibility of effective peace talks in the immediate future," he told reporters during his annual end-of-year press conference in New York.It is ten months since Russia invaded its neighbor in late February.

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Ukrainian soldiers evacuate one of two bodies of dead civilian people in the recently recaptured village of Yakovlivka, Donetsk area, Ukraine, on October 13 2022, amid Russia's military invasion. EPA-EFE/STR/File' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/overseas/12/20/20221220-ukrainian-soldiers-epa.jpg' ><figcaption>Ukrainian soldiers evacuate one of two bodies of dead civilian people in the recently recaptured village of Yakovlivka, Donetsk area, Ukraine, on October 13 2022, amid Russia's military invasion. EPA-EFE/STR/File</figcaption></figure></div>UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday he was pessimistic that Russia's war in Ukraine would end soon but he hoped it would be over by the end of next year.

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