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Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:53:33 UTC.

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