Zelensky Issues Urgent Global Warning at UN General Assembly: Russia Threatens Wider Aggression, Calls for AI Rules

Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning that Russia’s aggression will expand beyond Ukraine unless allies take stronger, united action. Zelensky emphasized that Vladimir Putin “will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper” if not decisively stopped, threatening more countries.

His urgent appeal comes amidst significant diplomatic activity, including US President Donald Trump’s recent shift in position, stating for the first time that Ukraine could reclaim all its land. Trump, who also praised Zelensky, reportedly discussed future security guarantees for Ukraine following a “good meeting” between the two leaders.

Zelensky criticized international institutions as “too weak” to guarantee Ukraine’s safety and highlighted the ongoing “most destructive arms race in human history.” He argued that stopping Russia now is more cost-effective than facing the potential of nuclear-armed drones, advocating for international rules governing AI’s role in weaponry, citing autonomous drones as a greater risk than traditional warfare.

The Ukrainian leader also cautioned that Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova to Russian influence, drawing parallels to missed opportunities in Georgia and Belarus. This warning is particularly pertinent as Moldova faces accusations of Kremlin interference ahead of Sunday’s polls, with a BBC investigation uncovering a Moscow-linked disinformation campaign.

Recent days have also seen escalating tensions, with Estonia, Poland, and Romania reporting Russian airspace violations, prompting calls for consultation among NATO members. Following his UN speech, Trump suggested NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes breaching their airspace. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, reiterating calls for an end to hostilities and meaningful steps toward a resolution in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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