Zelenskyy's Arrival in New York Marks Ukraine's Success in Puncturing Russian Defence Lines

Ukrainian forces claim to have broken through Russia's defensive lines near Bakhmut as President Zelenskyy arrives in New York to address the UN General Assembly. The Ukrainian counteroffensive, launched in June, has made limited progress against entrenched Russian positions, leading to debates among Kyiv's Western allies over its military strategy. Meanwhile, Russia continues its aerial bombardment campaign, and Ukraine's air defense systems have downed attack drones and cruise missiles. Ukraine has also filed lawsuits against Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary at the WTO over their bans on Ukrainian grain imports. China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, begins a four-day visit to Russia for security talks, while a UN expert warns of deteriorating human rights in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.