Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly in New York just hours after what have been described as 'severe' Russian strikes on Kyiv, with the second day of the summit also featuring speeches by other world leaders.
Key facts
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on the second day of proceedings in New York.
- His speech comes just hours after 'severe' Russian strikes on Kyiv.
- The day's agenda also features speeches by the presidents of Ukraine and Iran, as well as other European leaders.
- As of the report, there had been no public comment from Zelenskyy or Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
- Zelenskyy is likely to reflect on the latest attacks during his UN address, according to the Guardian.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York, just hours after what have been described as ‘severe’ Russian strikes on Kyiv, according to the Guardian.
The address falls on the second day of the UNGA gathering, which the Guardian reports will feature speeches by the presidents of Ukraine and Iran, as well as other European leaders.
The Guardian notes that the latest attacks on Kyiv came just hours before Zelenskyy’s scheduled address, and that he is likely to reflect on them during his UN speech later in the day.
At the time of the report, there had been no public comment from Zelenskyy or Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, on the strikes, according to the Guardian.
The convergence of the strikes and the high-profile diplomatic address places Ukraine’s war with Russia at the centre of the second day of proceedings in New York.
Why it matters
The timing of Russian strikes on Kyiv hours before Zelenskyy takes the podium at the UN puts renewed international focus on the war in Ukraine. Addresses at the General Assembly can shape diplomatic pressure and support from other nations.
Frequently asked questions
When is Zelenskyy speaking at the UN?
According to the Guardian, Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly later on the second day of proceedings in New York, hours after the Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Who else is speaking on the second day of UNGA?
The Guardian reports the second day will feature speeches by the presidents of Ukraine and Iran, as well as other European leaders.
Has Ukraine commented on the latest strikes?
As of the Guardian's report, there had been no public comment from Zelenskyy or Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha on the attacks.