Why is Zelensky in New York City today?
The Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelesnsky will join other world leaders in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly to make a security speech.
The war in Ukraine and the climate crisis are expected to be discussed at great lengths as more than 140 leaders gather.
It is not yet clear if he will stay for Russian diplomat Sergei Lavrov’s speech, last year Lavrov called Zelensky a ‘b*******’ and walked out after a strong line of accusations and condemnation aimed at Russia.
The Ukrainian leader questioned world leaders as to why Russia still has a place in the UN ahead of his speech.
He said: “For us, it’s very important that all our words, all our messages, will be heard by our partners. And if in the United Nations still – it’s a pity, but still – there is a place for Russian terrorists, the question is not to me. I think it’s a question to all the members of the United Nations.”
Counteroffensive is ‘not very fast’ but is making progress, Zelenskyy says
“It’s a difficult situation, I will be completely honest with you,” Zelenskyy said in an interview with CBS News published on Sunday.
“We have the initiative. This is a plus. We stopped the Russian offensive and we moved onto a counter-offensive. And despite that, it’s not very fast. It is important that we are moving forward every day and liberating territory,” Zelenskyy added.
- He noted that Ukraine needs to liberate its territory as much as possible.
- Time is of the essence in the south and east of Ukraine, where fighting is intense along a 900-mile long front line;
- Ukraine’s infamous muddy season will return around October, making movement and progress more difficult.
— Holly Ellyatt CNBC
/ CBS NEWS
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