This is the second year in a row this gathering, dedicated to peaceful resolution of conflict, is darkened by the shadow of war. An illegal war of conquest, brought without provocation by russia against its neighbour, ukraine. Like every nation in the world, the United States wants this war to end. No nation wants this war to end more than ukraine. And we strongly support ukraine in its efforts to bring about a diplomatic resolution that deliversjust and lasting peace. But russia alone, russia alone bears responsibility for this war. Russia alone has the power to end this war immediately. And it is russia alone that stands in the way of peace because the russians price for peace is ukraines capitulation, ukraines territory, and ukraines children. Russia believes that the world will grow weary and allow it to brutalise ukraine without consequence. But i ask you this, if we abandon the Core Principles of the United States to appease an oppressor, can any member state in this body feel co
Meeting in new york. Live now to my colleague Caitriona Perry in new york. We arejust we are just awaiting the arrival of President Joe Biden and if you hear a loud noise coming past me it is his motorcade. World leaders have been arriving in the General Assembly got under way an hour ago. Weve heard from the Secretary General and the first world leader, the brazilian president , is addressing the semi. Oncejoe biden has arrived he will take the stage and we will bring that life to you on bbc news. I am joined by our correspondent. Very interesting speech earlier today from the un Secretary General and antonio cattell as saying its reform or rupture, the world has changed and our institution has not. Very strong words from him. Words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start very words from him. Thats right and i th
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