Ukraine War Briefing: Trump signals Impatience with Russia, Zelenskyy Warns of Escalating Tech Threat at UN
UNITED NATIONS – Donald trump has reportedly expressed “growing impatience” with Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Guardian, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a stark warning at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 25, 2025, about the dangers of unchecked Russian aggression and the potential for a devastating arms race fueled by drone technology and artificial intelligence.
Zelenskyy addressed the assembly, emphasizing the limitations of current international security structures. “Because international institutions are too weak, this madness continues,” he stated. “Even being part of a longstanding military alliance doesn’t automatically mean you are safe.” He also revealed a “good meeting” with Trump and affirmed Ukraine’s continued reliance on both European and United States support.
The Ukrainian president appealed to global leaders, including China, to intervene and prevent Russia from initiating “the most destructive arms race in human history.” Zelenskyy cautioned that Vladimir Putin, if unconstrained, would utilize drones to expand conflict throughout Europe, stating, “Stopping Russia now is cheaper than wondering who will be the first to create a simple drone carrying a nuclear warhead.”
This warning directly contrasted with Trump’s recent assessment that Russia’s military “may only be a paper tiger.”
The Kremlin swiftly rejected both Trump’s claim and Zelenskyy’s warnings. kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the idea of Ukrainian territorial gains as ”mistaken” and countered accusations of Russian weakness, describing Russia as a “real bear” despite acknowledging “tensions and problems” within it’s economy.
In a separate development, Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy announced the move, explaining it followed the December 2024 ousting of Bashar al-Assad, a key Russian ally. “We are pleased with this important step and are ready to support the Syrian people on their path to stability,” Zelenskyy said. Syrian leadership expressed hopes for close relations with Kyiv.
