In this handout video grab taken from a footage released by the Ukrainian Presidency early on March 19, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a video address in Ukraine. Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on European leaders on Monday to cease all trade with Russia in an effort to pressure Moscow to halt its nearly month-long military assault on his country.
“Please do not sponsor the weapons of war of this country, of Russia. No euros for the occupiers. Close all of your ports to them. Don’t export your goods. Deny energy resources. Push for Russia to leave Ukraine,” Zelensky said in a video address.