Zelenskyy calls Putin 'patient zero' at UN General Assembly

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that the war must end, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin the "patient zero" of a disease spreading worldwide. Zelenskyy said Russia has used over 2,100 missiles and 63,000 drones against Ukraine this year, and that 248,000 Russians have been killed or wounded in eight months. He urged world leaders to continue targeting Russian revenues and restrict trade with the aggressor. Zelenskyy also announced a drone agreement with Finland and said negotiations are underway with Canada. Russia will address the assembly on Saturday, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stating Moscow is ready to negotiate a sustainable peace.


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