Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange drones, missiles and bombs, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy perseveres with efforts to bolster international support for his country at a UN gathering of world leaders.

With his troops under strain on the front line after more than three years of fighting Russia's bigger invading army, Zelensky was due to begin meetings with leaders gathered in New York this week for the UN General Assembly.

Peace efforts set in motion by US President Donald Trump since he returned to office in January appear to have stalled.

Trump's Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a White House meeting with Zelenskiy and key European leaders took place more than a month ago, but the war has continued unabated.

Zelenskiy said he met late on Mond

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