Zelensky Warns of Expanding Russian Aggression at UN Assembly

Tue Sep 30 2025 02:25:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that without a united response from allies, Russia's aggression could extend beyond Ukraine, threatening global security as military technology advances.

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Zelensky asserted that Russian aggression poses a growing threat to countries beyond Ukraine. He urged international allies to present a united front and enhance support to curb Vladimir Putin's ambitions. Zelensky highlighted the risks of an escalating arms race and called for frameworks to regulate military advancements, emphasizing that stopping Russia now could prevent a more significant conflict in the future.

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 emphasized the need for allies to show solidarity and increase support to prevent further aggression by Russia. He argued that all nations are under threat due to a global arms race fueled by advancing military technologies. Weapons decide who survives, he declared, advocating for international regulations on artificial intelligence in warfare.

Zelensky likened the current state of military developments to the most destructive arms race in human history, criticizing international institutions for being too weak in guaranteeing safety. He stated that the cost of stopping Russia now would be less than the price of dealing with future threats of nuclear armament and autonomous warfare.

The urgency of Zelensky's message was underscored by his warning that European stability relies on controlling Russian influence, particularly concerning Moldova, a neighboring state at risk of falling under Moscow's influence. He also mentioned the missed opportunities to support nations like Georgia and Belarus from succumbing to power politics.

The conversation around global security was further heated by former US President Donald Trump's recent remarks that Ukraine could reclaim all lost territories. Trump’s conciliatory stance towards Kyiv marked a distinct shift from previous views he had expressed.

As tensions rise, Zelensky's comments call for an immediate and robust response from the global community to effectively counteract the looming threat posed by Russia's military ambitions and the evolving landscape of warfare.