Zelensky calls on “democratic world” to ban Russian oil, says sanctions are “painful” but insufficient
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Friday called on the “democratic world” to ban Russian oil.
“In general, the democratic world must accept that Russia’s money for energy resources is in fact money for the destruction of democracy,” Zelensky said in an evening address to Ukraine.
He said sanctions against Russia were “painful” but not enough, as Europe relied more on Russian energy supplies.
“The sooner the democratic world recognizes that the oil embargo against Russia and the complete blockade of its banking sector are necessary steps towards peace, the sooner the war will end,” he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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Ukraine: More than 900 civilian bodies have been found in the Kiev region, police said
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been found in the region around the Ukrainian capital since Russia’s withdrawal – most of them fatally shot, police said on Friday, showing many people were “simply executed”.
The staggering number came shortly after Russia’s defense ministry promised to step up missile attacks on Kyiv in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.
Around Kyiv, Andriy Nebitov, head of the capital’s regional police, said the bodies had been abandoned on the streets or temporarily buried. He quoted police as saying that 95% had died from gunshot wounds.
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The Prime Minister of Ukraine and financial officials will visit Washington next week
Ukraine is sending its prime minister and finance officials to spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank next week, where discussions will focus on the Russian invasion and its impact on the world economy.
Attending the meeting include Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal, Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko and Central Bank Governor Kirilo Shevchenko, a World Bank official said on condition of anonymity.
This will be the first chance for key Ukrainian officials to meet in person with a number of financial officials since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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