António Guterres, who recently criticized countries for tearing up the United Nations Charter, has accepted the invitation from the country that violated the Charter by invading and annexing territories of a sovereign nation. According to Russian state media, Guterres will participate in the BRICS Forum, set to take place this month in Kazan, Russia.

The last time Guterres visited Russia, he was received in a certain manner by Putin. This time, the reception is expected to be warmer.