Zelenskiy Urges 'Shared Victory' at UN General Assembly, Visits Biden's Hometown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the U.S. to attend the U.N. General Assembly and pushed for support to achieve a just peace. He visited Scranton, Pennsylvania, highlighting munitions production, and plans to present a 'victory plan' to Biden, while addressing U.S. aid concerns amid ongoing war efforts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy touched down in the United States on Sunday, aiming to galvanize international support at the U.N. General Assembly for a 'shared victory' and a just peace in Ukraine.

Zelenskiy's visit began with an unannounced stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania—President Joe Biden's hometown—where he toured a munitions plant ramping up artillery shell production crucial to Ukraine's defense. 'Places like this show how the democratic world can prevail,' he stated, expressing gratitude to plant workers.

With Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy grid as winter approaches, Zelenskiy has intensified his calls for more military aid. He will meet U.S. business leaders in New York to discuss Ukraine's energy needs and has planned discussions with global leaders, including a pivotal presentation of a 'victory plan' to President Biden. A $375 million U.S. military aid package may soon be finalized, addressing ongoing equipment and ammunition shortages.

(With inputs from agencies.)