UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses grave concerns about escalating global crises, attributing the deterioration to the Security Council's institutional dysfunction. With permanent members exercising veto power on critical matters, the organization struggles to address conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, and geopolitical tensions effectively. This paralysis undermines the UN's capacity to maintain international peace and security in an increasingly unstable world.

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