Russia hosted an open debate on the theme of "Multilateralism through the Protection of the UN Charter" on the 24th, chaired by Foreign Minister Lavrov. Secretary-General Guterres condemned Russia, stating that "Russia's invasion of Ukraine in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law has caused immense suffering and devastation to its citizens" Lavrov: "The world is in the same or more dangerous situation as it was during the Cold War, and the situation is worsening as Washington and its allies demand to abandon diplomacy"