24th September 2025 – (New York) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has delivered a stark warning to the United Nations General Assembly, stating that without robust and immediate allied support, Vladimir Putin will drive the war “wider and deeper,” and that “Ukraine is only the first” target.
His address came shortly after a meeting with former US President Donald Trump, whose recent statements on the conflict Zelensky described as representing a “big shift” in America’s position. While acknowledging this diplomatic development, the Ukrainian leader emphasised that concrete action and sustained commitment are paramount.
Zelensky framed the conflict as a pivotal moment for global security, arguing that a failure to halt Russian aggression now would prove far more costly for the international community in the future. “We have already lost Georgia in Europe,” he stated, pointing to what he described as the shrinking of human rights and European values in regions falling under Russian influence. “Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova too.”
The president issued a direct plea to the assembled nations, urging them not to remain silent. “Don’t stay silent while Russia keeps dragging this war on…Please join us in defending life, international law and order,” he said. “People are waiting for action.”
Beyond the immediate battlefield, Zelensky highlighted a broader and more dangerous technological threat, declaring, “We are now living through the most destructive arms race in human history.” He specifically cited the proliferation of drones, soon to be enhanced by Artificial Intelligence, and called for urgent global regulations on their use.
Striking a conciliatory tone towards American political sensitivities, Zelensky expressed empathy regarding recent assassination attempts on Donald Trump and the killing of activist Charlie Kirk. This gesture appeared designed to maintain support across the US political spectrum, recognising that American backing is crucial to Ukraine’s survival. He concluded with a sobering reminder of collective responsibility, stating, “in the end, peace depends on all of us.”
