Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy answered affirmatively when asked if Moscow had transferred the technology, stating that Russia is sharing “all the technologies.” He connected this development to North Korea’s previous provisions of artillery shells and ballistic missiles to support Russian military operations.
Aerial Warfare and Technological Exchange
The technological exchange comes as jet-powered loitering munitions play an increasingly prominent role in the war. According to Ukrainian officials, models such as Russia’s Geran-4 and Geran-5 reach speeds between 500 and 600 kilometers per hour, accounting for roughly two-thirds of recent aerial attacks on Kyiv. Zelenskyy noted that captured North Korean soldiers had received specialized training as drone operators and counter-electronic warfare specialists, raising concerns that this tactical knowledge could proliferate widely.
Beyond drone developments, the security landscape has seen active diplomatic maneuvers alongside relentless bombardments. During a United Nations General Assembly address covered by Newsday, Zelenskyy urged international leaders to restrict Russian revenues and tighten economic pressure to impede Moscow’s war machine. He reported that Ukraine has utilized 63,000 attack drones of various types this year alone and successfully tested four new jet-powered interceptor drones against Iranian-designed Shahed models.
Diplomatic Tracks and Ceasefire Proposals
On the diplomatic front, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the potential for a limited ceasefire with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN gathering. Rubio indicated that both Kyiv and Moscow had shown interest in a partial halt to attacks targeting grain shipments and energy infrastructure, though reaching a formal agreement remains difficult. Meanwhile, Russian officials at the UN Security Council maintained their core objectives, insisting that the root causes of the conflict must be addressed and rejecting any temporary pauses that might allow Western weapons replenishment.
As military strikes persist—including recent drone attacks striking Kyiv’s Pivnichnyi Bridge and municipal infrastructure—international oversight is tightening. Zelenskyy confirmed that the United States has proposed holding a trilateral technical meeting by the end of October to address advanced military technology transfers, an initiative that Kyiv officially supports.
Reporting source: ijr.com.