Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is recruiting and conscripting people from 47 countries, including India, to fight in its war against Ukraine. He makes the claim in remarks delivered at the United Nations, asserting that Russian authorities deceive foreign nationals into joining the conflict.
Zelenskyy calls on leaders of the affected countries to protect their citizens and to take steps that would limit Russia’s ability to fund and sustain the war. The two outlets reporting on the remarks broadly agree on the central elements: the alleged number of countries involved, the inclusion of India among them, and the request that other governments respond to what he describes as exploitation of foreign nationals.
While both sources focus on Zelenskyy’s UN statements and their implications for countries named, they do not present additional independent verification or details on how the recruitment is carried out. They also do not include responses from Russia regarding the allegations.
