Zelensky accuses Putin of using nationals of 47 countries to fight Ukraine war

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:53:33 UTC.

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  1. Zelensky accuses Putin of using nationals of 47 countries to fight Ukraine war

  2. Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank

  3. Trump invites Putin to this year’s G-20 summit in Florida

  4. Trump administration invites Putin to attend G20 summit in Miami

  5. Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskyy says

  6. The long-range drone war: Ukraine and Russia scramble for supremacy in the skies

  7. Pentagon investigates after China obtains parts from F-35 stealth fighter jet

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