NATO promised more arms and equipment for Ukraine to help restore power supplies cut by Russian strikes.
Since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24, there have been 13,560 civilian casualties, with 5,614 deaths, including 362 children and 7,946 people injured.
“The people of Ukraine and beyond need peace, and they need peace now. Peace in line with the UN Charter. Peace in line with international law,” said Mr Guterres.
Ukraine claimed to have shot down about 100 Russian fighter planes and bombers since Russia invaded its western neighbour.
“We demand the immediate and complete verifiable withdrawal of the occupation troops,” Ukrainian UN Ambassador said in New York.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says China is the country’s largest trade and economic partner and remains extremely reliable.
The conflict in eastern Ukraine involving Russia is estimated to have killed 14,000 people since 2014.
Russia warned other countries against freezing Afghanistan’s gold and currency reserves.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime has signed a deal that will ensure Russia’s supply of lethal weapons to Nigeria.
According to the Israeli Prime Minister, several houses in different villages have gone up in flames.
