Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions as UK’s Boris Johnson makes surprise Kyiv visit

In a quick, pre-recorded speech at a Stand Up For Ukraine discussion board organized in Warsaw, Poland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy referred to as for extra sanctions in opposition to Russia and extra assist. 

“Sanctions should be imposed in opposition to all Russian banks. Russian oil embargo should be imposed. The Russian conflict crimes machine ought to be denied its capability to behave,” he urged. “Important help ought to be offered to Ukraine. Now we have requested for weapons. We have requested for monetary help. Now we have requested for assist to Ukraine and migrants for these 10 million folks compelled by Russians to flee their properties.”

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The chief stated he hoped that the braveness confirmed by Ukrainians amidst Russia’s continued assault can be shared by everybody the world over and that others ought to “do every thing to pressure Russia to hunt peace” and maintain troopers and their commanders accountable for his or her crimes in opposition to his folks. 

Zelenskyy referred to as on the democratic world to assist Ukraine’s effort. 

“Ukrainian braveness deserves respect. Persuade your politicians. Stick with Ukraine. Stick with freedom. Stick with bravery,” he stated. 

Canadian President Justin Trudeau, Polish President Andrzej Duda and head of the European Fee Ursula von der Leyen additionally gave brief remarks. 

This comes as U.Okay. Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended a shock assembly with Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Saturday. 

Johnson’s workplace stated the assembly was a “present of solidarity with the Ukrainian folks.”

It got here a day after Johnson pledged one other $130 million in high-grade navy tools to Ukraine.

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Following a devastating missile strike on Friday on the Kramatorsk practice station – which killed a minimum of 52 folks and wounded greater than 100 – civilian evacuations moved ahead on Saturday earlier than an anticipated Russian onslaught. 

Russia denied duty for the killings and accused Ukraine’s navy of firing on the station to attempt to flip blame for civilian casualties on Moscow. 

Remnants of the rocket had the phrases “For the kids” in Russian painted on it.

Russia had additionally beforehand falsely claimed the horrific bloodbath within the city of Bucha was staged by Ukraine. 

Ukrainian authorities have warned they look forward to finding extra mass killings as soon as they attain the southern metropolis of Mariupol.

Russia has pulled its troops from norther Ukraine, specializing in Donbas after failing to seize the nation’s capital metropolis. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.