Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning, asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin, frustrated by his inability to achieve military objectives in Ukraine, is highly likely to expand his aggression to other European nations. Speaking at the United Nations, Zelenskyy stated that the risk of further offensives via drones, missiles, or land operations against countries bordering Russia or Belarus is “very high,” as Putin seeks to fracture European unity and diminish support for Kyiv. This warning aligns with reports from U.S. intelligence suggesting Russia could launch limited attacks on NATO allies to destabilize the organization. Zelenskyy argued that Putin’s strategy involves creating external instability to pressure Western governments, pointing to existing drone incursions and disruptions across Europe as Moscow’s attempts to intimidate and test responses. He urged European countries to “respond” decisively to any aggression, emphasizing that inaction would embolden Russia to advance further. The Ukrainian leader’s concerns are echoed by European officials, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has warned of a threatened peace in Europe due to Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who anticipates drone or missile attacks on NATO countries. Recent incidents, such as a drone breaching Romanian airspace and another shot down over Lithuanian airspace, underscore the tangible threat. Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has also highlighted Europe’s struggle to keep pace with advancements in drone warfare, exposing vulnerabilities in air and missile defenses. Zelenskyy’s urgent message comes as he met with former President Donald Trump, discussing Ukraine’s need for air defense missiles and the possibility of halting attacks on energy infrastructure, though Russia’s willingness to reciprocate remains uncertain.
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