Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the UN General Assembly to seek support for Ukraine in its war against Russia and present a “victory plan” to end the conflict with western backing. In a recent speech to the UN Security Council, Zelenskyy called for a broad alliance of nations to pressure Russia into peace, accusing Moscow of committing international crimes and targeting Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure. He urged the US and UK to drop restrictions on the use of long-range missiles against Russia to help Ukraine in its fight.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed support for Ukraine and its future in NATO, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the resolute support for Ukraine and the need to help Ukraine succeed against Russian aggression. Talks continue with the US over the use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russia.
In ongoing conflict updates, Ukrainian forces reportedly captured Russian soldiers during an operation in Kharkiv, while Russia claimed to have captured two villages in Ukraine. The situation in the fortified mining town of Vuhledar remains tense, with Russian reconnaissance groups operating nearby. Reports of a Ukrainian drone dropping a munition on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have surfaced, and an 80-year-old woman was killed as a result of Russian shelling in Kherson.
NATO is planning for medical evacuations in case of a war with Russia, anticipating a larger war zone and higher number of injured troops with potentially a lack of air superiority near frontlines. The planning for medical evacuations is part of broader preparations for potential conflicts with Russia.
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