In New York today, nearly 130 heads of state and government, and other high-level representatives are to meet with their counterparts and address the UN General Assembly with their national statements over the next three days.

Elsewhere, EU countries resumed their scramble for an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia.

Joining Shane for the latest on both is Anthony Zurcher, BBC News North America Correspondent and Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews.