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Zelenskyy: Russia Using Citizens From 47 Countries, Including India, In Ukraine War
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News18•24-09-2026, 01:40
Zelenskyy: Russia Using Citizens From 47 Countries, Including India, In Ukraine War
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using citizens from 47 countries, including India, Nepal, and Ghana, in its war against Ukraine.
- •Zelenskyy urged governments to prevent Russia from drawing more of their citizens into the conflict, alleging some foreign nationals were deceived.
- •He highlighted Russia's military ties with North Korea, citing captured North Korean POWs, and Ukraine's expanding defense cooperation in drone technology.
- •Zelenskyy warned Ukraine might strike Russian energy facilities in response to attacks on its own infrastructure, despite US efforts for a mutual understanding.
- •He called for limiting trade with Russia to reduce its ability to finance the war, emphasizing that funding Russia prolongs the conflict.
Key Questions Answered
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries in the Ukraine war, explicitly naming India, Nepal, Ghana, Tajikistan, Yemen, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Belarus, Sudan, and South Africa.
Ukraine signed a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement covering drones with Australia, while also preparing a separate drone deal with Canada.
Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine could respond to Russian attacks on its own energy grid by striking Russian heating and energy facilities during the winter to impose costs on Moscow.
