Ukraine’s Zelensky likely to visit New York for UN General Assembly

Name: Ukraine’s leader says Nato summit end a ‘big positive’ despite no timeline for Kyiv membership
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The Ukrainian president is expected to travel to New York in September to make the case for his ‘peace formula’ plan, according to sources

Zelensky’s peace plan, a 10-point blueprint for ending the conflict, will be discussed this weekend at an international gathering hosted by Saudi Arabia

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Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Handout / Ukrainian Presidential Press Service / AFP

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Published: 5:15am, 1 Aug 2023Updated: 5:46am, 1 Aug 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is likely to head to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to make the case for his “peace formula” plan, according to people familiar with the matter.

Zelensky’s 10-point blueprint for ending the conflict with Russia calls for Russian troops to withdraw completely from Ukraine, release all prisoners of war and deportees, and ensure food and energy security.

It also includes security guarantees for Ukraine once the fighting ends and aims to restore safety around the occupied nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, which he says is at risk from Russian sabotage.

The plan will be discussed this weekend at a gathering hosted by Saudi Arabia with more than two dozen nations invited. In New York, Zelensky is expected to take part in other sessions and meetings during the week of the general assembly, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.

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Ukraine’s leader says Nato summit end a ‘big positive’ despite no timeline for Kyiv membership

Zelensky’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council declined to comment. The travel plans have not been locked down and could change.