Zelenskyy Warns UN of Russia Threat Beyond Ukraine, Cites Global Missile Interceptor Shortage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russia's threat extends beyond Ukraine, targeting Europe and other regions, and called for restricting Moscow's actions. Zelenskyy accused Russia of threatening Poland and Baltic states, disrespecting South Caucasus and Central Asian statehood, and cited past involvement in Syria and Africa. He said Russia's summer military operations in Ukraine failed, with cruise missiles and drones underperforming. Zelenskyy also flagged a global shortage of missile interceptors, noting even wealthy nations struggle to secure enough, as production fails to meet demand and existing stocks are depleted.