Guterres warns against "double standards" in the Ukraine and Gaza files. This came in a press conference held by Guterres with European Union Council President Charles Michel, following the Council meeting in Brussels.

He stressed the importance of adhering to "the Charter of the United Nations, international law, the territorial integrity of states, and international humanitarian law" He also expressed his regret at the "unprecedented number of civilian casualties in Gaza" during his tenure as Secretary-General.