Zelenskyy warns India and 46 nations at UN: Protect your citizens from Russia's war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned India and 46 other nations at the UN General Assembly that Russia is using their citizens in its war, urging governments to protect their nationals from being drawn into the conflict. Zelenskyy named countries including India, Ghana, Nepal, and Yemen, saying Russia uses their citizens on the battlefield. He called for stronger sanctions and supported a Black Sea maritime truce ahead of winter, while also discussing air defence with US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy labelled Russian President Vladimir Putin "Patient Zero" and urged nations to cut Moscow's revenue streams. He acknowledged India's role in proposing safe shipping in the Black Sea, with Ukraine ready to support a truce pending Russia's response.