News · 19 January 2026
UN Chief: US Prioritizes Power Over International Law
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the BBC that the US acts with impunity, believing its power outweighs international law. He stated Washington feels multilateral solutions are irrelevant, prioritizing its own influence, even if it means disregarding international norms. Guterres's comments follow the US striking Venezuela and Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland. Trump has criticized the UN, questioning its purpose. Guterres admitted the UN struggles to enforce international laws and needs reform.
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