His speech follows the Pentagon’s announcement on Monday that, in an effort to be extra cautious, it will be sending a modest number of extra troops to the Middle East.

Foreign policy issues have dominated Biden’s administration, starting with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and continuing through the Palestinian Hamas strike in southern Israel, the hostage-taking that occurred on October 7, and the Israeli assault on Gaza that followed.

According to a top US administration official, Biden will use his speech to highlight the significant accomplishments he believes he has made while in office. Also, it would enable him to request that the world community assist Ukraine and offer a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict.

On the Air Force One journey to New York, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre informed reporters that Biden will present his “vision for how the world should come together to resolve these big problems and defend fundamental principles such as the U.N. Charter.”

When they meet in Washington on Thursday, Biden will discuss a new Ukrainian peace proposal with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine. According to a U.S. official, the proposal is presumably similar to earlier ones that called for increased weaponry and assistance in Ukraine’s conflict.

“We back Ukraine’s efforts to end this war with a fair, comprehensive, and long-lasting peace. Additionally, Jean-Pierre stated that the president is dedicated to giving the Ukrainian military the tools necessary to fortify their position.

The highlight of Biden’s two-day visit to New York will be his speech at the United Nations; he will also give a lecture on climate change later on Tuesday and meet with Vietnam’s president To Lam on Wednesday.

Russia, China, Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and China will probably continue to be problems for the next president, regardless of whether Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee and vice president Joe Biden replaces Biden.