UN General Assembly kicks off under the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
World leaders are descending for the 77th UN General Assembly that kicks off when Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to dominate the proceedings,
"The General Assembly is meeting at a time of great peril," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at a press conference.
"Strategic divides are the widest since the Cold War. They are paralyzing the global response to the dramatic challenges we face."
"Don't expect this year's General Assembly to be business as usual," US Assistant Security for International Organization Affairs, Michele Sison said recently.
"Russia's unprovoked ongoing assault on Ukraine raises serious questions about its commitments to diplomacy, the UN Charter, and the territorial integrity of nations."
Food security is another major topic for the global forum, with the world economy hit hard by the pandemic, inflation and supply chains.
According to government sources, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to highlight Greece's role as a pillar of stability in the region, at the UN General Assembly.
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