President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of Angola João Lourenço. The Ukrainian leader thanked his counterpart for the support and noted that he looks forward to deepening bilateral relations.

The Ukrainian leader thanked South Africa for its engagement in the peace process. Cyril Ramaphosa shared details of his recent contacts with the head of Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that, unlike Russia, Ukraine is ready for a leaders-level meeting without any preconditions.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in a side event on mental health during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy underlined that strengthening Ukraine’s and partners’ air defenses through a joint system against missiles and drones would force Russia to stop its attacks from the sky and look for a truce on the ground.

Behind every international institution, there must be real strength to enforce decisions. This is true for the Security Council and for the UN as a whole. If you stand together for ending this war, even Russia will have to obey. And if some of you act, while others delay, the war goes on.

The President emphasized that the UN General Assembly’s attention to the situation in Ukraine’s occupied territories must remain on the agenda until the occupation is fully ended. Annalena Baerbock firmly reaffirmed her full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.