UN Secretary General (left) with the President of Iraq in Baghdad. The main news of the day | Friday: RF/Ukraine, hunger, Palestine, Secretary General in Iraq UN The main news of the day in the UN and the world: the UN commented on negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, the expansion of the scale of food crises in the world, murders on the western bank, the Secretary General held a number of meetings in Iraq. 62 ~ negotiations in Istanbul Answering the question about the interactions of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, the UN press service said that today’s meetings were welcome, which became the first direct negotiations in three years. The UN also noted the role of Turkey and the USA. The World Organization hopes that the process will lead to a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire, which will serve as the most important step towards creating conditions for a fair, comprehensive and sustainable world in Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter, international law and relevant UN resolutions. The United Nations is ready to support all the significant efforts in this direction. food crises 62 >The deterioration of the situation in the field of food and the growth of the scale of children’s malnutrition in the vulnerable regions of the world continues for the sixth year in a row. This is stated in the global report on food crises published today. According to data for 2024, more than 295 million people were on the verge of survival – as a result of conflicts, economic upheavals, extreme climatic conditions and mass movement of the population. The situation is especially acute in Yemen, Mali, Gas sector and Sudan – the critical level of children’s malnutrition is fixed here. western coast in the Office of the UN Office in the occupied Palestinian territory called Put an end to the “senseless murders” on the west coast, where a pregnant Israeli woman was one of the last victims. Also, according to the statement, over the past two weeks, the Israeli security forces have killed two Palestinians in circumstances indicating intentional extrajudicial executions, and seven more – in conditions causing concern about the possible excessive use of force. The UN recalls that any security measures must comply with international law. 60 ~ h2 > UN head in Iraq 60 > General Secretary arrived in Baghdad, where he discussed the cooperation of this country with the UN, as well as regional issues. In addition, the head of the UN met with the chairman of the commission of the African Union, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. Also, during a meeting with the Sudanese delegation, Antoniu Guterrish emphasized the UN interest in the dialogue, which will overcome the crisis in this country. The Secretary General especially noted the need to ensure the protection of the civilian population of Sudan. Tomorrow the Secretary General will take part in the Summit of the League of Arab states.