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Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna criticized UN Secretary-General António Guterres for attending the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, calling it a propaganda victory for Putin's regime.

Kazan, Tatarstan
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The participation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres in the BRICS summit, hosted by Russia, represents a clear propaganda victory for Putin's regime.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

There should be no going back to business with an aggressor that is waging a bloody war in Ukraine and blatantly violating the UN Charter.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

World leaders called for peace in Ukraine at the BRICS summit on Wednesday

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Xi Jinping stated there must be 'no escalation of fighting' in Ukraine

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Putin welcomed offers to mediate in the Ukraine conflict

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The MFA of Ukraine stated that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was damaging the reputation of the UN by attending the BRICS summit in Kazan.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:14.759Z

Source story: 3919301-estonia-criticizes-un-sec-gen-for-attending-brics-summit