Foreign Policy

Zelenski’s Stark Admission Exposes the Failure of Global Security — Only Friends and Firepower Protect Freedom

By National Security Desk | September 24, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenski warns that weakened international institutions leave nations vulnerable—only alliances and strong arms can secure freedom against aggression.

President Volodímir Zelenski delivered a sobering message to the United Nations General Assembly: international law and multilateral institutions no longer guarantee security. In an era where globalist organizations falter, only trusted allies armed with real firepower stand between freedom-loving nations and tyranny.

Can We Rely on Institutions That Ignore Aggression?

Zelenski’s declaration—that “no existen las garantías de seguridad, solo los amigos y las armas”—strikes at the heart of a dangerous reality. Recent incursions by Russian drones into NATO member Poland’s airspace, alongside Russian fighter jets violating Estonia’s skies, underscore the impotence of international bodies to deter blatant violations of sovereignty.

This failure is not merely academic; it is a direct threat to America’s national security interests. Instability in Eastern Europe fuels unpredictability worldwide, straining resources and emboldening adversaries who test our borders and alliances. How long will Washington tolerate ineffective global frameworks while American lives and liberties hang in the balance?

Strength Through Allied Resolve—and American Leadership

Zelenski points to the Coalición de Voluntarios, a coalition spanning over thirty countries committed to Ukraine’s defense, as a model for practical security cooperation beyond hollow promises. This cooperative spirit echoes America First principles: sovereignty protected not by distant bureaucrats but by tangible commitments among free nations united by shared values.

The president also sounded a critical alarm about an accelerating arms race marked by increasingly destructive weapons systems—including drones potentially armed with nuclear payloads—and emerging threats from artificial intelligence in warfare. His call for urgent global rules on AI weaponization aligns with America’s efforts to shape responsible defense policies that preserve peace through strength.

Ukraine’s own strides in developing advanced armaments demonstrate how empowered nations can resist aggression and contribute to regional stability. Yet Zelenski rightly blames Russia for perpetuating this deadly conflict, noting that each year prolonging the war makes weapons deadlier.

For American families watching inflation rise and security concerns deepen, this crisis abroad is inseparable from challenges at home. It underscores why robust defense budgets, strong alliances like NATO, and clear-eyed leadership rejecting naïve diplomacy are essential.

In an era when multilateral institutions fail to act decisively, America must reaffirm its role as protector of freedom—not reliant on fragile guarantees but strengthened by enduring friendships and unmatched military capability.