Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the night of the 23rd, complaining about the devastation of Ukraine after the invasion of Russian troops, and "trade with Russia to stop the" tsunami "of the invasion. It must be banned, "he called for continued sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an online speech at the Diet from 6 pm on the 23rd.
In this, President Zelensky said, "There is no difference in the desires of Japan and Ukraine for each other's freedom. I am deeply grateful that Japan immediately reached out to help Ukraine."
"Russia has put the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on the battlefield. It will take years after the Russian troops withdraw to investigate the damage," he said of Russia's attack on the Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
"Thousands have already been killed in Ukraine, 121 of whom are children," he said, calling for an understanding of the devastation of Ukraine, where many civilians are dying.
"We have been warned that Russia may attack with chemical weapons such as sarin. Politicians around the world discuss what to do if Russia uses nuclear weapons. It's a big challenge to do, "he said, expressing a strong sense of crisis about Russia's use of weapons of mass destruction.
President Zelensky praised Japan's response, saying, "Japan has put pressure on Russia to restore peace for the first time in Asia," and "banned trade with Russia to stop the" tsunami "of aggression." , We must withdraw companies from the Russian market, "he said, calling for continued sanctions against Russia.
Speech in France "Expectation of Leadership in the Spirit of Freedom, Equality and Friendship"
President Zelensky was giving a speech in parliaments in various countries including Japan, and on the 23rd, he gave an online speech in the French parliament.
In this, President Zelensky accused Russian troops of indiscriminately attacking residential areas, hospitals and schools.
Then, referring to "freedom, equality, and friendship," which expresses the French philosophy, "you know what freedom, equality, and friendship are. Let Russia seek peace and end this war against the spirit. I look forward to French leadership. "
In addition, President Zelensky named French companies that continue to operate in Russia, such as major car maker Renault, and said, "We should withdraw from the Russian market immediately. We will participate in the Russian war and bring children and women. We should stop funding for the killings, "he said, calling for a complete withdrawal from the Russian business.