Zelensky and Trump meet as global leaders address Gaza crisis in New York

Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the UK delivered a 21-minute speech at the UN in New York, marking his first major international diplomatic appearance. The speech covered a range of global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for an end to the war with Russia before winter, urging U.S. President Donald Trump’s support. During a meeting in New York, Zelensky emphasized the urgency of peace. French President Emmanuel Macron also criticized the situation in Gaza during the same UN session, calling the conditions there degrading. He highlighted the failure to reopen humanitarian corridors despite claims of peace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York Mayor Eric Adams during a speech, accusing him of bias. The UN meeting in New York has become a key platform for addressing the escalating tensions in the Middle East.