Zelenskyy to India: ‘Don’t Let Putin Drag Your Citizens Into the War’
What Happened
Addressing the 81st UN General Assembly, Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that Russia is recruiting citizens from 47 countries, including India, to fight in the war against Ukraine through “deception and tricks.” He urged governments to protect their citizens and prevent them from being drawn into the conflict, saying, “Do not let Putin drag you into this war.”
Key Takeaways
The remarks put renewed focus on the issue of foreign nationals joining Russia's military. India has previously stated that 227 Indian nationals had been recruited into the Russian armed forces, with 139 discharged and 51 reported dead, while efforts continue to secure the return of the remaining individuals.