Zelenskyy At UN: Russia’s War Is Becoming A Global Threat
Russia’s war against Ukraine is increasingly affecting countries far beyond Europe, while the Russian military continues to suffer heavy losses on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his address to the UN, UATV English reports. From January through August 2026, Russia lost 248,964 military personnel on the battlefield in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said. There are 21…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned during his address to the United Nations that Russia's war against Ukraine is expanding beyond Europe and becoming a global threat. Russia has lost 248,964 military personnel from January through August 2026, with 21 countries having smaller populations than the number of troops lost.
To fight in the war, Russia is enlisting citizens from 47 countries, including Ghana, Nepal, Tajikistan, India, Yemen, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Belarus, Sudan, and South Africa. Zelenskyy urged nations not to let Russia drag them into the conflict. He criticized North Korea's involvement, stating that Kim Jong Un is using his soldiers as bargaining chips for military technology, with South Korea having received two captured North Korean soldiers.
The Ukrainian president highlighted Russia's repeated promises to capture the Donetsk region and its continued veto power at the UN Security Council, which he believes weakens diplomatic efforts. Despite Russia's economic struggles, it has launched over 2,100 missiles and 63,000 attack drones against Ukraine since the beginning of 2026, putting pressure on global supplies of air-defense interceptors.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's long-range weapons have reached military factories in Siberia, and China could play a significant role in influencing Russia, as he had not had the chance to speak directly with President Xi Jinping.
Written by urgent.news from UATV English's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
