Kremlin’s Aggression Threatens Entire Global Architecture, Zelensky Tells UN

‘While Russia is pushing the world to the final war, Ukraine is doing everything to ensure that after Russia’s aggression no one in the world will dare to attack any nation,’ the Ukrainian president says.

AP/Mary Altaffer
President Zelensky addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 19, 2023 at New York. AP/Mary Altaffer

Billed as the top star of the annual UN General Assembly debate, President Zelensky delivered the goods Tuesday, with the symbol of Ukraine’s war against an invader proposing novel ideas for global cooperation. 

Sporting a polo-style long sleeve shirt in his now-familiar olive hue, Mr. Zelensky addressed a receptive hall at Turtle Bay, even as Russia’s seat was empty except for Moscow’s lone deputy UN ambassador, Dmitry Polyanskiy, who at times was caught by the local camera making dismissive gestures.

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