Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "In Abu Dhabi, I had a meaningful meeting with Lana Nusseibeh, a candidate for UN Secretary-General.

I briefed her on the peace process, Russia’s relentless strikes on civilians, and our diplomatic efforts.

We exchanged views on the challenges facing the United Nations in addressing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the importance of achieving a just and lasting peace based on international law and the UN Charter.

I emphasized that for Ukraine, it is critical that the next UN Secretary-General consistently upholds the principles of the Charter and uses their good offices to address the consequences of Russia’s war, including returning deported Ukrainian children, releasing unlawfully detained civilians, and facilitating the exchange of prisoners of war.

I thanked Ms. Nusseibeh for her comprehensive understanding of the situation in Ukraine and her strong support for peace efforts.

Ukraine remains committed to engaging constructively in the selection process, carefully considering the visions, priorities, and qualifications of all candidates".