Zelenskyy to world: stand united against Russia in Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dominated the first session of the United Nations General Assembly, which has convened in New York this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the world community must help Ukraine push Russia back, so that the focus can return to other global problems.

Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session (UNGA), United Nations Headquarters, NY, September 19, 2023.(Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA) Credit: Anthony Behar/Sipa USA

That is Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making his first in-person speech at the United Nations General Assembly since Russia invaded his country.

He has urged the world to keep standing behind Ukraine.

Zelenskyy says a nuclear armed Russia may plunge the globe into a final war if all nations don’t continue to take a stand.