Zelensky Urges UN General Assembly To Choke Russian Revenues
· World · France 24, NDTV
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York to intensify financial pressure on Moscow by choking its revenues and impeding its war efforts. The appeal comes as Ukraine continues to seek robust international backing to sustain its defense operations against Russian forces. President Zelensky emphasized that restricting funding streams remains critical to degrading military capabilities on the ground. The address forms part of ongoing diplomatic efforts by Kyiv to maintain global solidarity and secure additional aid packages. Further details on specific multilateral commitments announced during the session were not immediately available.
Why it matters
The appeal directly targets the financial mechanisms sustaining Russia's military campaign, affecting global energy markets, sanctions enforcement, and international diplomatic alignments.
Read the original report — France 24
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