Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to warn that Russia’s drone campaign is becoming more advanced, while calling for renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Zelenskyy said Russia is increasingly using jet-powered Shahed drones against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. These newer weapons fly faster and at higher altitudes, making them more difficult for some Ukrainian air-defence units to intercept.
The warning came as Kyiv continues to face large-scale Russian drone and missile attacks, with recent strikes damaging infrastructure and disrupting daily life across the country.
At the same time, Zelenskyy used his UN appearance to push for diplomatic solutions. He said Ukraine was ready to discuss an energy ceasefire and also backed proposals for a maritime truce in the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy also met US President Donald Trump in New York to discuss possible steps toward ending the war.
But with Russia continuing its attacks and Ukraine strengthening its defences, the path toward meaningful negotiations remains uncertain.
The latest developments show the conflict is evolving on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front, with technology and negotiations increasingly shaping the next phase of the war.
