Zelensky Addresses UN General Assembly on Global Security and Arms Race

Ukraine's Plea for Security and Peace

• 🇺🇦 President Zelensky emphasized that in the 21st century, security is not guaranteed by international law alone, but by strong alliances and powerful weapons.
• 💡 He stated that international institutions have become too weak to effectively stop ongoing conflicts, citing examples from Sudan, Somalia, Palestine, Gaza, and Syria.
• ⚠️ The abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia and the ongoing plight of hostages in Israel were highlighted as critical issues requiring urgent international attention.

The Evolving Threat of Modern Warfare

• 🚀 Zelensky warned about the escalating arms race, now including artificial intelligence, which is outpacing humanity's ability to defend itself.
• ✈️ He detailed how simple drones, once a complex and expensive technology, are now accessible to limited-resource countries and even terrorist groups, posing a significant threat to critical infrastructure and civilian safety.
• 🛰️ The use of sea drones by Ukraine to push back the Russian Navy in the Black Sea was presented as an example of how new technologies can counter traditional military power.

Call for Global Action and New Security Architecture

• 🌍 The speech called for urgent global rules on the use of AI in weapons, comparing the urgency to preventing nuclear proliferation.
• 🤝 Ukraine is proposing a new security architecture, strengthening its army, and launching joint weapons production with partners, offering its battle-tested modern weapons for export.
• 📢 Zelensky urged world leaders to speak out against Russia's aggression, condemn the war, and take action to stop the global arms race before it leads to catastrophe.
• 💰 He stressed that stopping the aggressor now is cheaper than dealing with the consequences of a prolonged war and a spiraling arms race.