Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering
On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly, delegations clashed over several issues. Iran delivered a confrontational speech, while a new Venezuelan government was proclaimed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged sanctions targeting Russian finances. Other topics included calls for reform, heightened rhetoric, and discussions on global security, reflecting a tense and defiant atmosphere among world leaders.