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2022-09-23 18:58:29 By : Mr. Yong Bai

Subscribe to O TEMPO and access all content with no reading limitSPECIAL OFFER: BRL 1.90 IN THE FIRST MONTHSPECIAL OFFER: BRL 1.90 IN THE FIRST MONTHToday, President Jair Bolsonaro – as is the tradition of Brazilian presidents – will deliver the first speech by heads of state at the most important United Nations General Assembly in recent times.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that it has never been more necessary to find common and consensual solutions for the future of the planet.The reason: the military, social and economic risks of the war in Ukraine.In the week that will enter its seventh month, the conflict has killed or injured more than 14,000 civilians, in addition to having caused a wave of 7.27 million migrants who sought refuge in European countries.The stalemate of a war that Vladimir Putin had calculated would be quick, as well as persistent clashes near the Zaporizhzia nuclear power plant, have raised fears of a nuclear escalation of the conflict.Russia has had its atomic deterrent forces on high alert since February, and over the weekend US President Joe Biden warned Putin he would respond if Moscow used nuclear weapons in Ukraine.Despite keeping the war threat contained, the conflict has already caused immense losses for the world.Freight costs rose 13% and the overall price of food rose 34%, according to the UN development agency.Europe's energy dependence on Russian gas has caused energy prices to soar.For example, the English electricity bill is expected to rise 80% in October.As a result, inflation in the euro zone breaks successive records, having risen 9.1% in August alone, and the World Bank has raised the risk of a global recession in 2023.Building consensus to overcome these dangers is the responsibility of all nations, and Brazil has the opportunity to resume its international role at this time.Read O TIME's editorials dailyBalancing interest rates so as not to harm companies and familiesSafety at work: prevention and careMaking democracy accessibleWar in Ukraine puts world's eyes on the UNMaking democracy accessibleSafety at work: prevention and careBalancing interest rates so as not to harm companies and familiesMaking democracy accessibleSafety at work: prevention and careBalancing interest rates so as not to harm companies and familiesSuper News Radio