Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations on Wednesday as their leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Ukraine broke off relations with Syria in June 2022 after ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's government recognised the independence of swathes of occupied Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly, targeting both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Zelensky claims Ukraine’s peace depends on China pressuring Russia to end the war.

Ohio, calls for sweeping sanctions on Russia after a Ukraine visit, warning Moscow’s industrial power is fueling the war against Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates a busy week at the U.N.

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