Biden, Zelenskyy implore world leaders at UN to stand up to Russia in Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a dire warning Tuesday, telling global leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly that Russia’s invasion is a threat that extends beyond the war zone as he seeks continued support for his besieged country.
“The goal of the present war against Ukraine is to turn our land, our people, our lives, our resources into a weapon against you — against the international rules-based order,” Zelenskyy said.
His comments echoed a plea by President Joe Biden, who urged his foreign counterparts earlier in the day to strengthen their resolve in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, two “core tenets” of the U.N. Charter.
The two leaders, who will meet at the White House on Thursday, have sought to convince allies to maintain their military support despite a Ukrainian
