U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters on September 19, 2023 in New York City. World heads of state and representatives of government will attend amidst multiple global crises such as Russia's illegal war against Ukraine, and the climate emergency.
During the UN General Assembly (Sept. 19), U.S. President Joe Biden decided to encourage world leaders to support Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia.
Aside from them, Biden is also hoping that his statements will change the minds of Republicans in the U.S. Congress.
Joe Biden Tries To Encourage World Leaders To Support Ukraine
According to Reuters' latest report, Joe Biden decided to take advantage of the UN General Assembly to appeal to world leaders to stand with Ukraine.
POTUS made strong statements about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalize Ukraine without consequence," said the American leader.
"If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?" Biden asked the world leaders present at the UN General Assembly.
POTUS received applause after saying that the United States will continue to work with allied countries to stand with Ukraine as it tries to achieve freedom once again.
Aside from this, Biden also mentioned Russia, saying that the Kremlin is solely responsible for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
He added that the Russian government alone has the power to put an end to the invasion. Ever since the Russia-Ukraine war started, Biden has been making efforts to encourage other countries to support Kyiv.
He explained that the U.S. and its allies should send a strong message to Vladimir Putin that Russia doesn't have enough capability to outlast the West.
Ukrainian President Also Attends UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky departs after listening to US President Joe Biden address the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19, 2023.
Since the UN General Assembly is a great opportunity to converse with world leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decided to attend.
Yahoo News reported that the Ukrainian leader arrived in New York on Monday, Sept. 18.
Zelenskyy is expected to visit Washington to meet with Joe Biden, as well as U.S. business representatives, journalists, and congressional and military leadership.
He is also expected to make his speech before the UN General Assembly. The Ukrainian president plans to discuss high food prices, climate change catastrophes, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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