Zelenskyy Warns UN “No One Can Feel Safe” as Russian Drones Cross Into Europe
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At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful and urgent address warning that Russian aggression now threatens all European security. He declared that “no one can feel safe” while Russian drones and military incursions extend beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Zelenskyy said recent violations of NATO airspace by Russian drones and jets emphasize that Ukraine is not the only target—Europe as a whole is at risk. He predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to expand the war deeper and wider unless he is stopped.
He also framed the conflict as part of an unprecedented technological arms race. Zelenskyy warned that drones and artificial intelligence are evolving faster than efforts to regulate them—and that autonomous systems may soon be able to target infrastructure without human direction.
Zelenskyy: Calls to Action & Proposals
He urged world leaders to adopt strict global regulations on AI weapons and drone warfare—equating their urgency with efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.
He also announced that Ukraine would begin exporting its battle-tested weapons systems to allies, arguing that their development under real war conditions gives them legitimacy in defense cooperation.
He called specifically for support for Moldova, cautioning that Russian influence is already creeping in through political and economic manipulation. Europe cannot afford to lose another partner, he said.
Context & Why This Matters
Zelenskyy’s speech follows a recent shift in U.S. rhetoric, with President Donald Trump publicly stating that Ukraine could reclaim its lost territory. However, Zelenskyy was cautious: he praised the tone but warned that words must convert into reliable support.
The broader implication is that Europe and NATO may be drawn more deeply into conflict if they permit Russian cross-border aggression to go unchecked. The intrusion of drones into NATO airspace is a red line—not merely a Ukrainian issue.
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