The US State Department commented on Zelensky's words about "preemptive strikes on Russia"

“Until the United States or our allies are attacked, we will not engage directly in this conflict, including sending American forces to fight in Ukraine or attacking Russian troops,” he said.

As the deputy head of the Russian delegation at the meeting of the First Committee of the UN General Assembly Konstantin Vorontsov noted, Moscow will take into account the Ukrainian president's statements about preventive strikes against Russia when taking security measures.