Biden urges support for Ukraine in U.N. speech
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both spoke at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, urging continued support for Ukraine's fight against Russia. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Zelenskyy addresses U.N. General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, urging the body to unite against Russia. Following Zelenskyy's speech, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab discussed the remarks from Kyiv.
Watch: Biden addresses U.N. General Assembly
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Recapping Biden's U.N. General Assembly speech
In his speech to the 78th United Nations General Assembly, President Biden vowed unconditional support for Ukraine and told world leaders the power to end the war lies in Russia's hands. Mr. Biden also touched on topics like climate change and instability in Haiti. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
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Biden to address U.N. General Assembly
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday in his first in-person visit to the assembly since Russia launched its invasion over a year ago. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Biden urges United Nations to "preserve peace, prevent conflict"
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