President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced preparations for a "week of diplomacy" aimed at boosting global resolve for strong action.

Source: Zelenskyy's address

Quote: "We are preparing for a very intense week – a week of diplomacy. We can do a lot if our partners hear us and support proposals that genuinely bring the end of the war closer.

There will be the UN General Assembly week – various events and meetings. Nearly two dozen meetings with leaders from different countries around the world are already scheduled, with long-time supporters of Ukraine and new partners alike. The first meetings begin tomorrow. We also plan a meeting with the President of the United States of America this week. There will be a significant event on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia – a truly global summit on this issue.

It is important that the week adds to the world’s resolve for strong action – without strength, peace will not prevail."

Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine expects the swift approval of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.

He thanked Europe for maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia’s oil fleet and energy trade.

"I am confident there must also be a move by the United States. Putin must believe that the United States does care and that strong steps will follow," the president emphasised.

Zelenskyy also added that "next week must also make our diplomatic positions and our armed forces even stronger".

Background: On 20 September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that during the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held on 21-24 September in New York, he will meet his American counterpart Donald Trump.

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