Event Brief
Zelensky calls Putin “patient zero” at UN
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 24, 2026 at 2:27 AM ET
Summary: Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that Vladimir Putin is “patient zero” spreading the “infection” of war globally, including to Africa and Asia. He urged NATO allies to crack down on Putin to stop the contagion from spreading further.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Zelensky warned that Putin is spreading war worldwide and urged NATO allies to take action against him.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 11:39 PM ET
WHERE: United Nations General Assembly, New York, USA
WHY: Zelensky said Putin is spreading the “infection” of war globally and urged allies to stop the spread.
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