Thursday 22 September 2022 01:38 AM Zelensky demands 'just punishment' for invasion of Ukraine as he speaks ... trends now
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky demanded that the world punish Russia in a dramatic address to the UN General Assembly Wednesday, saying Russia should be forced to pay for Ukraine's war expenses.
Speaking to the assembly by video-broadcast, Zelensky demanded a compensation fund and said Russia 'should pay for this war with its own assets.'
During the speech Zelensky called 15 times for 'punishment' of Russia over its invasion while laying out what he called his conditions for peace,
'Ukraine demands punishment for trying to steal our territory. Punishment for the murders of thousands of people. Punishment for tortures and humiliations of women and men,' Zelensky said in English in the pre-recorded video.
Sporting his signature green military t-shirt, Zelensky received a rare standing ovation in the General Assembly, which has returned in person after two years of pandemic restrictions.
Though Zelensky did not attend in person, his wife, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, was in attendance at the assembly after being seen on the streets of New York City before the speech.
Olena looked super chic in a black pantsuit as her husband said Ukraine would prevail in repelling Russia's attack.
Her blazer sported a wide white lapel, and she wore a pair of bright high-heeled pumps to match.
Olena - wearing her wavy blonde hair in a side part - could seen stoically listening as her husband called for a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable, which he said would be a 'signal to all would-be aggressors.'
Sporting his signature green military t-shirt, Zelensky received a rare standing ovation in the General Assembly, which has returned in person after two years of pandemic restrictions
Though Zelensky did not attend in person, his wife, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, was in attendance at the assembly after being seen on the streets of New York City before the speech
Speaking to the assembly by video-broadcast from Ukraine, Zelensky demanded a compensation fund from Russia, saying the nation should 'pay for this war with its own assets'
Zelensky's address came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin mobilized reservists and made a veiled threat to use nuclear weapons.
Zelensky did not discuss the mobilization in detail
