Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the UN for “just punishment” for Russia’s crime against his nation, a news report has claimed. The Ukrainian leader was addressing the United Nations General Assembly by video.
Mr Zelenskyy also laid out a five-point plan to establish peace in the seven-month-long conflict.
Speaking about the punishment he wants for Russia, he said: “Punishment for the crime of aggression.
“Punishment for violation of borders and territorial integrity.
“Punishment that must be in place until the internationally-recognised border is restored.”
Outlining the atrococities, he said: “How can we allow the Russian army somewhere on Ukrainian soil, knowing that they are committing such mass murder everywhere?”
Mr Zelensky asked. “We cannot. We must protect life. The world must protect life.”
He added that Ukraine would not adopt neutrality, saying: “Those who speak of neutrality, when human values and peace are under attack, mean something else.”
Mr Zelenskyy said no other peace proposal would be accepted, adding: “The further the Russian terror reaches, the less likely it is that anyone in the world will agree to sit at one table with them.”
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US President Joe Biden said the nuclear threat was “reckless” and “irresponsible”, adding: “A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.
“This war is about extinguishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state, plain and simple, and Ukraine’s right to exist as a people.
“Wherever you are, wherever you live, whatever you believe, that should… make your blood run cold.”