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Ukraine's President Zelensky warned the UN General Assembly that Russian aggression would expand beyond Ukraine if not countered firmly by global allies. Speaking in New York, he urged international unity to prevent a wider war and highlighted the threat of a global arms race driven by advanced military technology. Zelensky called for international regulations on AI in weaponry, emphasising that modern weaponry like drones pposesunprecedented risks.

 

His address followed a significant shift in stance by US President Donald Trump, who acknowledged for the first time the potential for Ukraine to reclaim its territory. Zelensky criticised global institutions for being "too weak" to provide Ukraine with security, and he inferred that NATO membership does not guarantee safety. Highlighting the danger of an arms race, he argued that curbing Russian expansion now is more prudent than facing future escalations involving nuclear-armed drones.

 

Zelensky also stressed the importance of safeguarding Moldova from Russian influence, noting the West's previous failure to secure Georgia and Belarus. Amidst disinformation campaigns linked to Moscow, Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia of destabilisation attempts as the country approaches its elections. In response to recent Russian airspace violations, Estonia and Poland sought NATO consultations, while Romania reported Russian drone incursions.

 

Earlier, Trump proposed that NATO should eliminate Russian aircraft violating member airspace. Zelensky met with Trump post-speech, commending his support and discussing potential post-war security guarantees involving increased weaponry and defence systems. Trump's latest comments supporting Ukraine marked a reversal from prior suggestions of territorial concessions for peace, describing Russia as ineffectual in Ukraine.

 

The Kremlin dismissed Trump's remarks, with spokesman Dimitry Peskov refuting the "paper tiger" analogy and asserting a divergent perspective from Zelensky's views. Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reiterating the need for Russia to pursue a lasting resolution to the conflict. The Kremlin has yet to comment on this diplomatic engagement.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Zelensky warns the UN of expanding Russian aggression and calls for unity.
• Trump acknowledges Ukraine's potential territory reclaim, reversing prior stance.
• Tensions rise as NATO responds to Russian airspace violations.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-25

 

 

Zelenskyy is absolutely correct in my view….how I wish we had a real American president in the White House and not this bad cartoon troll.sad 

Tell NATO to stick to the deal between Gorbachev, Kohl, Wörner some 35 years back and the whole situation is defused. Will allow the Ukrainians to vote for a real president and not a joker; later to be taken to the international court of justice for the genocide he triggered off 10+ years ago. 

Otherwise just convert the entire UN building in New York as a huge soapy place; might be serving better use than the present set-up

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Zelenskyy is absolutely correct in my view….how I wish we had a real American president in the White House and not this bad cartoon troll.sad 

Well your view is absolutely incorrect and if your view about Zelensky is absolutely incorrect maybe you need to ask yourself ‘what other views do I have that are absolutely incorrect?’. Probably your views about Donald Trump for a start🤔

8 hours ago, Tug said:

Zelenskyy is absolutely correct in my view….how I wish we had a real American president in the White House and not this bad cartoon troll.sad 

Hum, I do miss President Reagan sometimes, but he couldn't live for ever.  Donald J. Trump is the President now and is 147% better than the interim from 2021 until Jan 2025.  I don't care how many times people call him or his supports names, we are standing with this strong man who is our President.  He is one of the best in my life time.

 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

His address followed a significant shift in stance by US President Donald Trump, who acknowledged for the first time the potential for Ukraine to reclaim its territory.

 

 

Trump finally admit to Biden's policy to support UKraine with sufficient weapons to have a substantial counter offense to retake the lost territories. Eat crow Trump. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

 

 

 

Trump finally admit to Biden's policy to support UKraine with sufficient weapons to have a substantial counter offense to retake the lost territories. Eat crow Trump. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a good sign, but he's still not clearly stating he doesn't trust Putin and he's still delaying the U.S. response.

 

"But he did not say he was abandoning his efforts to end the war. “I’ll let you know in about a month from now,” he said when asked if he still trusted Putin, suggesting he hasn’t given up his push for peace."

https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-ukraine-win-back-territory-russia/33539761.html

 

1 minute ago, candide said:

It's a good sign, but he's still not clearly stating he doesn't trust Putin and he's still delaying the U.S. response.

 

"But he did not say he was abandoning his efforts to end the war. “I’ll let you know in about a month from now,” he said when asked if he still trusted Putin, suggesting he hasn’t given up his push for peace."

https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-ukraine-win-back-territory-russia/33539761.html

 

You have to be a complete moron to trust Putin.

11 hours ago, HK MacPhooey said:

Well your view is absolutely incorrect and if your view about Zelensky is absolutely incorrect maybe you need to ask yourself ‘what other views do I have that are absolutely incorrect?’. Probably your views about Donald Trump for a start🤔

I beg to differ an administration that would rather burn food destined for starving children are NOT the good guys,their (unfortunately) my president is a convicted felon who embezzled from his own charity (that’s NOT a good guy) that’s not even starting to scratch the surface on this specimen we are stuck with.President Zelenskyy is the leader of a nation that is the victim of the aggression of their neighbor Russia (putin is NOT a good guy) to put it mildly so I will continue to support the Ukrainian people in their defense of their country.

12 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

Tell NATO to stick to the deal between Gorbachev, Kohl, Wörner some 35 years back and the whole situation is defused. Will allow the Ukrainians to vote for a real president and not a joker; later to be taken to the international court of justice for the genocide he triggered off 10+ years ago. 
 

This is utter BS.