Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war globally, while arguing Russia’s oil revenues and manpower are under mounting strain.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
Macron said he and Trump are coordinating on a moratorium for strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure and on stronger air defenses for Kyiv.
Zelensky expects late-September talks with U.S. officials on energy security, grain exports and Russia’s pressure on Ukraine.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its Global Leadership MPA program after concluding her UN General Assembly chairmanship.
Ukraine urges the UN to ban Russian troops from peacekeeping missions due to documented sexual violence, calling for Russia's exit from the UN amid ongoing war tensions.