Putin holds private meeting with UN chief
Russia’s president and the global organization’s Secretary-General held a meeting behind closed doors where they discussed the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East | President Vladimir Putin has met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who came to Russia for the first time in over two years to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. ● Putin spoke with Guterres behind closed doors on Thursday evening, the final day of the summit, which saw dozens of world leaders gather in Kazan to discuss the multipolar world order advocated by the group. ● The Kremlin has yet to unveil the details of their discussion, but according to the UN chief’s office, Putin and Guterres addressed the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as questions related to global development and the international financial system.
■ Guterres, Putin discuss international financial system — UN secretary-general's office (TASS)