Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Zelenskyy Warns Russia Threatens Beyond Ukraine, Cites Global Interceptor Shortage
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the United Nations about Russia’s war against Ukraine.
He said Russia could threaten countries beyond Ukraine, including parts of Europe and other regions.
He mentioned Poland, the Baltic states, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, Syria, and Africa.
Zelenskyy argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be given more room to act.
He said Russia’s major military plans for the summer did not succeed.
He also said Russia’s missiles and drones did not achieve their expected results.
Zelenskyy claimed Russia is facing serious budget and regional financial problems.
He warned that countries around the world do not have enough missiles to stop incoming attacks.
He said Ukraine has only about one-tenth of the interceptors it needs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned at the United Nations that Russia’s threats extend beyond Ukraine.
He said Russia threatens Poland and the Baltic states and pressures countries in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Zelenskyy said Russia’s major summer military operations failed and that its cruise missiles and Shahed drones underperformed.
He claimed Russia’s budget deficit is larger than in any previous year and that most Russian regions are bankrupt.
He said even wealthy countries lack enough missile interceptors, while Ukraine has about 10% of what it needs.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Russian government led by President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- Zelenskyy warned that Russia poses threats beyond Ukraine and highlighted a global shortage of missile interceptors.
- When
- Wednesday, September 24, 2026.
- Where
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Why
- Zelenskyy was addressing Russia’s continuing military actions, its alleged regional pressure, and shortages affecting air defense.
- Speaker
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Venue
- 81st United Nations General Assembly
- Location
- United Nations Headquarters, New York
- Countries and regions cited
- Poland, the Baltic states, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, Syria, and parts of Africa
- Russian military claims
- Zelenskyy said Russia’s major summer operations failed and its cruise missiles and Shahed drones produced fewer results than expected
- Air-defense shortage
- Zelenskyy said current global interceptor production cannot meet demand
- Ukraine’s reported stock
- Ukraine possesses about 10% of the interceptors it requires to handle Russian missile attacks