{
  "id": 9525895,
  "title": "Zelensky to UNGA: Putin’s war in Ukraine will spread more evil without international pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/zelensky-to-unga-putins-war-in-ukraine-will-spread-more-evil-without",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-909551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that Russia's war in Ukraine will only bring more evil if there is no international pressure. Despite expecting a difficult winter for Ukrainians, President Zelensky affirmed that his military will make Russia's winters just as harsh. He emphasized that Ukrainians understand the potential severity of the upcoming winter but will ensure it becomes painful for Russia as well if the war persists. Zelensky stressed that Russia's Army General Winter, which had traditionally supported Russia, has now turned against it and is aiding Ukraine in defending itself from Russian attacks.\n\nThe Ukrainian President called for robust diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict before winter arrives. Zelensky referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as \"patient zero\" and stated that the longer Putin continues his aggressive actions, the more evil he will leave behind in the world. Additionally, Zelensky urged for further sanctions against the Kremlin, alongside continuous support for Ukraine. Even though Ukraine's focus is on the war, with discussions surrounding weapons, defense, and sanctions, the President clarified that the Ukrainian people did not initiate this conflict, but rather chose to protect their country, families, independence, and freedom.\n\nShortly after Zelensky's address, Russia launched an attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least two deaths. This strike was one of the heaviest since Russia began targeting Kyiv and nearby regions with advanced jet drones, which are challenging to intercept. Zelensky attributed the ongoing attacks to a lack of total pressure on the aggressor, suggesting that Russia believes it can continue to rely on ballistic terror. He urged the United States to respond strongly, particularly by providing ballistic interceptors to safeguard lives.\n\nFurthermore, Zelensky announced that Ukrainian troops had recently captured two North Korean soldiers, who were subsequently sent to South Korea for processing. One of the detainees attempted to take his own life upon realizing he was a prisoner, expressing shock at not being allowed to die. This revelation sheds light on the nature of indoctrination in North Korea. South Korea declined to provide further information regarding the North Korean soldiers due to concern for their families still residing in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).",
  "summary": "\"Ukrainians understand that this winter could be very harsh for us. But in response, we will have no choice but to make it painful for Russia too,\" Zelensky said in his UNGA speech.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Russia will not end war “without pressure”: Zelensky responds to attack on Kyiv during UNGA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/russia-will-not-end-war-without-pressure-zelensky-responds-to-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:34:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "‘On a rocket, ****,’ Zelensky responds to Russian state TV propagandist shouting, ‘When are you coming to Moscow?’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/on-a-rocket-zelensky-responds-to-russian-state-tv-propagandist",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:55:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}