Key Day at UN: Ukraine War and AI Risks on the Agenda

A crucial day is dawning at the UN: from the crisis in Ukraine to the threats posed by artificial intelligence

Today, as part of the second day of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, is proving to be one of the busiest days yet. The Security Council has set aside this time to discuss two key global challenges: the protracted armed conflict in Ukraine and the risks of uncontrolled technological progress.

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A ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine will take place in the morning under the theme ‘Maintaining peace and security in Ukraine’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the meeting, whilst the Russian delegation will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Given the presence of world leaders in New York, a large number of foreign ministers from European and other countries are taking part in the discussions.

A high-level meeting on artificial intelligence is scheduled for the afternoon. The Security Council has included this item on the agenda due to the international community’s growing concern over the lack of global rules governing AI. Executives from leading technology companies, including OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, will address the diplomats.

At the same time, speeches by national leaders will continue on the main podium. Among today’s key speakers is expected to be Iranian President Masoud. In addition, there will be a high-level meeting to mark the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development, a high-level meeting as part of the Climate Summit, and a number of other events.

World leaders gathered yesterday in New York for the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Taking part are 71 heads of state, 45 heads of government, 50 ministers, 11 vice-presidents and one crown prince. In keeping with tradition, the first day of the debates was opened by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, followed by addresses from US President Donald Trump and other heads of state. This is the final session for Secretary-General António Guterres, whose term of office ends on 31 December.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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