UN General Assembly 2025: what was said about the war in Ukraine and international support
New York, 23 September 2025 - At the opening of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Russia's war against Ukraine remained a key topic alongside the war in the Middle East.
Ukrainian context
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President of Ukraine made a speech calling for increased international assistance in the field of air defence and long-range weapons.
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Ukraine called on the UN to recognise Russian aggression as a threat to global security and support the establishment of an international tribunal to bring Russia to justice.
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Support for Ukraine was voiced in the speeches of the leaders of the United States, the EU, and a number of Asian countries. It was emphasised that Russia uses war as an instrument of blackmail in world politics.
Decisions made
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The General Assembly's declaration reaffirmed the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty of states, with a direct reference to Ukraine.
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A resolution was adopted to strengthen human rights monitoring in the occupied territories.
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Several countries have announced new packages of assistance to Ukraine in the military and humanitarian spheres.
Calls for.
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Antonio Guterres stressed that the war in Ukraine remains one of the main challenges to global stability and called on states to act faster to establish a just peace.
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EU leaders called on partners to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and prevent «war fatigue».
📌 The UN General Assembly reaffirmed that the war in Ukraine remains a global issue and that international support for Kyiv remains unchanged.
