[United Nations Secretary-General urges resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine] September 9th, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres’s spokesperson Diyarik said on the 8th that Guterres hopes that recent diplomatic efforts will enable Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations. Dujarric said at a regular press briefing on the 8th that Guterres was encouraged by diplomatic efforts, including visits by US envoys to Moscow and Kiev. He hoped that the new initiative would allow Ukraine and Russia to resume negotiations and pave the way for an immediate and unconditional comprehensive ceasefire and a fair, comprehensive and lasting peace in line with international law. The United Nations is willing to provide assistance in this regard. Dujarric said that at the same time, Guterres expressed serious concern about the continuous attacks on civilians and civilian facilities in Russia and Ukraine. Guterres called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, urging both sides to create favorable conditions for continued diplomatic efforts. U.S. President Trump’s special envoy Witkov and son-in-law Kushner visited Moscow and Kiev on the 5th and 6th respectively. Witkov posted on social media on the 7th that the visit had made "substantial progress." (CCTV News)