Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "World leaders and diplomats at the 81st UNGA High-Level week have been consistently calling for Russia to end the war and accept a ceasefire. 

Putin made his response clear: heavy ballistic strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities this night. There are already killed and injured people, and the attack continues. 

Russia’s escalation of terror demonstrates that active diplomacy must come hand in hand with devastating pressure on Putin’s regime and unwavering support for the defense of Ukraine.  

That is why our negotiations are focusing on steps to close our sky and protect our people from Russia’s ballistic terror. I rely on our partners to deliver on the agreements made during this week’s intensive talks as soon as possible".