"JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR."

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council that “Russia's intention to conduct presidential elections from today, 15 March until 17 March in areas of Ukraine under its control are unacceptable.” UNIFEED

United States Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters in New York that “if accepted and implemented,” a proposal being brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, “would move all parties one step closer to creating the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities.” UNIFEED

Climate change took centre-stage as world leaders gathered for the annual General Assembly high-level debate this September in New York. UNIFEED / FILE

US President Joseph Biden told the General Assembly that Russia alone bears responsibility for the war in Ukraine, reiterating “we have to stand up to this naked aggression today and deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow.” UNIFEED

World leaders and United Nations officials arrive at UN Headquarters for the General Assembly’s annual General Debate. UNIFEED

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States of America, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).

President of the United States Joseph Biden said, “the United States of America will meet our emissions targets by 2030.” UNIFEED

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States of America, addresses the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20 - 26 September 2022).

United States President Joseph Biden told the General Assembly’s General Debate that “Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter, none more important than the clear prohibition against countries taking the territory of their neighbour by force.” UNIFEED

Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, addresses the general debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21 - 27 September 2021).