#Un General Assembly

Lavrov Announces 'Trend Toward Escalation' in War Against Ukraine During Meeting with African Journalists

Politics 10/27/2026, 18:23

Sergey Lavrov stated at a meeting with African journalists that Russia's war against Ukraine will continue and has a 'trend toward escalation.' At the same time, he accused Europe of unwillingness to conduct contacts with Moscow.

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South Korea withdraws part of embassy staff from Ukraine amid North Korean POWs scandal

Politics 10/20/2026, 10:33

South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced on October 20 the partial withdrawal of embassy personnel from Kyiv. Seoul links the decision to the lack of a constructive response from Ukraine regarding the North Korean prisoners and the threat of strikes in the country.

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US Expels Remaining Iranian Diplomats in New York on Rubio's Orders

Politics 10/03/2026, 23:45

The US expelled two Iranian diplomats from New York for ignoring orders to leave after the UN General Assembly. The incident comes amid failing peace talks.

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Russian and German Foreign Ministers Hold First Talks in Four Years on the Sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Politics 09/27/2026, 12:34

Russian and German Foreign Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Johann Wadephul held their first talks in four years in New York, discussing Ukraine and the Black Sea initiative.

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Middle Powers Form Alliances Bypassing the US, — Politico

Politics 09/27/2026, 06:20

The UN General Assembly showed the desire of middle powers to create alliances bypassing the US, though Washington retains key influence on global security.

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Erdogan: Turkey has stepped up efforts to restore the grain corridor, Zelensky gave a positive response

Politics 09/25/2026, 04:33

At a briefing in New York, Erdogan announced that Turkey has stepped up its efforts to restore the grain corridor in the Black Sea and that it received a positive response from Zelensky. Ankara also handed Kyiv and Moscow a de-escalation plan.

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Zelensky: 'Anchorage agreements' taken off the negotiation agenda — Kyiv no longer discusses recognition of occupied territories

Politics 09/24/2026, 23:17

Zelensky stated in New York that the "Anchorage agreements" on the recognition of occupied territories are no longer a subject of negotiations. Kyiv links the change in the negotiation track with the position of the United States and the situation on the front.

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Zelensky Reveals Three Steps by Washington for De-escalation: Energy Ceasefire, Grain Corridor, and Meeting in Abu Dhabi

Politics 09/24/2026, 16:45

In an interview with Axios, Zelensky named three steps by Washington for de-escalation: an energy ceasefire, a restart of the grain corridor, and a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi at the level of technical teams. Kyiv declared its readiness to support all three initiatives.

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Peskov stated that Zelensky 'did not refuse' a visit to Moscow, despite Kyiv's public rejection

Politics 09/24/2026, 16:19

Peskov stated that Zelensky 'did not refuse' a visit to Moscow, although Kyiv publicly rejected this venue. The Kremlin promises to 'ensure security,' but there is no real shift in the negotiations.

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"They Gather Hundreds, One or Two Missiles at a Time": Zelensky Reveals Air Defense Supply Mechanism at New York Briefing

Politics 09/24/2026, 08:01

Zelensky stated at a New York briefing that Ukraine is gathering hundreds of air defense missiles one or two at a time directly from state leaders, and asked Trump to help with large-scale supplies amid shortages caused by the war in the Middle East.

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Dmitriev Meets Witkoff and Kushner in New York: What Was Discussed on the Sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Politics 09/24/2026, 05:05

Russian Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev held a meeting in New York on Wednesday, September 23, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The contact became a continuation of the September talks at the Kremlin; however, the parties have not yet moved to a trilateral format.

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Zelensky at the UN General Assembly: "General Frost" Will Switch Sides to Ukraine This Winter If Russia Keeps Striking Energy Infrastructure

Politics 09/24/2026, 03:51

At the UN General Assembly, Zelensky stated that "General Frost" will switch sides to Ukraine this winter if Russia continues its strikes on the energy sector. At the same time, Kyiv confirmed its readiness for an energy ceasefire.

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Zelensky Calls Putin 'Patient Zero' at UN General Assembly, Accuses Him of Plans to Seize Odesa, Kharkiv, and Dnipro

Politics 09/24/2026, 03:22

At the UN General Assembly, Zelensky called Putin "patient zero," accusing him of plans to seize Odesa, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Since the start of 2026, Russia's net advance has amounted to only 90–100 sq. km.

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Seven of Earth's Nine Protective Systems Are Broken: 60 Scientists Record Unprecedented Pressure on the Planet's Ecosystems

Science 09/23/2026, 22:45

In the Planetary Health Check report, 60 scientists recorded that 7 of Earth's 9 planetary boundaries are in the high-risk zone. The Amazon is approaching a tipping point, and business is concealing its positions due to "green-hushing".

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Lavrov and Rubio Begin Closed-Door Talks in New York Amid Trump's Statement on the Imminent End of the War

Politics 09/23/2026, 21:56

In New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, a closed-door meeting between Lavrov and Rubio took place. The day before, Zelensky and Trump discussed conditions for ending the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine and the US Prepare to Sign a Framework Agreement on Drone Defense: Deal Details and the Role of Ukrainian Experience

Politics 09/23/2026, 12:11

Ukraine and the US are preparing to sign a framework agreement on drone defense on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The document will lay the foundation for the production of Ukrainian drones in the US and the transfer of combat experience to operators.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has a chance to end the war with Russia before winter, but US will and Patriot missiles are needed

Politics 09/23/2026, 11:23

Zelensky stated that Ukraine can end the war with Russia before winter, provided there is US will and deliveries of Patriot missiles. Trump at the UN session called the timeframe for ending the conflict imminent.

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EU Sets Conditions for Boosting Aid to Ukraine: Tense Talks Between Zelensky and von der Leyen on the Margins of the UN General Assembly

Politics 09/23/2026, 10:55

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, von der Leyen and Zelensky held tense negotiations: the EU tied further aid to reforms, disputed part of Ukraine's deficit calculations, and proposed that Canada, Norway, and Japan cover the additional needs.

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