On Kyiv visit, UN chief slams 'shocking' video of Ukrainian soldier's killing

Russia-Ukraine War: "The recent shocking images of a Ukrainian soldier apparently being summarily killed is yet another tragic reminder that the laws of war must be strictly respected," Guterres said.

Published on: Mar 8, 2023, 19:25:35 IST

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called "shocking" a viral video that apparently showed a detained Ukrainian soldier being shot dead after speaking a pro-Ukraine slogan.

Russia-Ukraine war: Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres. (AFP)

"The recent shocking images of a Ukrainian soldier apparently being summarily killed is yet another tragic reminder that the laws of war must be strictly respected," Guterres said during a visit to Kyiv.

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