Posted 9/16/2023, 8:49:12 PM

Lavrov and Zelenskyy Set for Potential Face-Off at UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to attend UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, where Zelenskyy may also be present.
Russia's UN envoy Nebenzya said Lavrov will participate, called it another "show" led by Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy may visit New York in September for UN General Assembly, with potential Security Council appearance.
Zelenskyy to meet Biden at White House on September 21, may also visit US Congress.
Zelenskyy expected to give UN General Assembly speech on September 19, participate in Security Council debate on September 20.

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