Kazan: Despite facing criticism from Ukraine and the United States, the UN Secretary-General arrived in Kazan for the BRICS Summit. Antonio Guterres was received at the Kazan International Airport by Farid Mukhametshin, chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan.
It may be mentioned that Ukraine criticized the decision of the UN Secretary-General to attend the Kazan Summit, claiming that it would be counterproductive for global peace. US as well as European media have also promoted the Ukrainian stance and are criticizing Antonio Guterres.