Moscow Recruits Citizens From 47 Nations as Kyiv Vows to Strike Back, Zelenskyy Warns at UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, reporting that Russia is recruiting citizens from 47 nations for its war effort. He also noted that Ukraine's long-range weapons are impacting Russia's oil industry and warned of a difficult winter ahead.
Why it matters
The internationalization of the conflict and the status of global air defense supplies are critical factors in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Katherina Popilnichenko News Writer Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 23, 2026 in New York City. (Source: Getty Images)
Moscow is actively involving citizens from 47 nations in its war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported these facts during his speech at the UN General Assembly on September 23.
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