This is exacerbated by uncertainties with regard to energy supply and debt and a precarious global economy. The price shock on the grain market means that the food situation for many millions of people who are hit particularly hard by the food crisis has deteriorated. With his war, Putin has not only brought immeasurable suffering to the people in Ukraine. ( The press statement can be found here) A multidimensional crisis as a result of Putin’s war in Ukraine After all, we have a responsibility not only for Europe, but together for the whole world. That’s why I will use the numerous events and discussions in the coming week to focus on the issues and concerns of our partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Arab world – to talk about concrete solutions with those who are most affected by climate change and the food crisis. The brutality of Russia’s war of aggression and its threat to Europe’s peaceful order do not obscure our view of the fact that its dramatic impacts are even more severe in many regions of the world. And we need the United Nations in order to find common solutions to global problems – so that no country must live in fear that a stronger neighbour will attack it. And we need it for what it truly stands for: listening to each other with respect and understanding, united in our belief in the fundamental values of the UN Charter, such as the renunciation of violence, the sovereign equality of all states and international cooperation. These days, we need the United Nations more than ever. Like many others, I would have liked nothing more than for this summit of the international community to be taking place under different, more peaceful circumstances.
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