In brief
During a powerful address at the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to counter Russian aggression. He warned that without a strong response, Vladimir Putin could continue to widen the conflict, posing threats to additional countries. Zelensky criticized international institutions for their impotence and urged for the creation of rules governing military advancements and AI technologies. His remarks coincide with signs of shifting support from the U.S., as President Trump hinted at a possible Ukrainian victory with enhanced backing from NATO and the EU.
Vladimir Putin will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper if he is not stopped, Ukraine's President Zelensky has warned. Speaking at the UN's General Assembly in New York, Zelensky said more countries would be met with Russian aggression unless allies displayed a united front and ramped up support. He said all nations were threatened by a global arms race, as military technology advances, adding that weapons decide who survives and called for global rules on AI.His comments come after US President Donald Trump shifted his position on the Russia-Ukraine war, saying for the first time that Ukraine could win back all of its land. Zelensky criticised international institutions, suggesting they are too weak to offer Ukraine safety guarantees, adding - in apparent reference to NATO - that being part of a long-standing military alliance doesn't automatically mean you are safe. We are now living through the most destructive arms race in human history, he stated, urging that stopping Russia now would be cheaper than a future arms race involving nuclear-armed drones.Zelensky also emphasized the necessity of keeping Moldova from falling under Russian influence and criticized the West for failing to protect Georgia and Belarus from Putin's control. With Moldova's elections approaching, the Kremlin's alleged efforts to instigate unrest were highlighted. Recently, Estonia and Poland requested NATO consultations after Russian airspace violations, amid rising tensions and insecurity across the region. Zelensky expressed gratitude towards Trump for his supportive stance, hinting at potential security guarantees for Ukraine's future from the U.S.
