Zelensky urges UN to keep restricting Russia's revenues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the high-level session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, calling on world leaders to continue and strengthen measures that restrict Russia's financial revenues.

Zelensky stressed that limiting such revenues is one way to slow Russia's ability to continue its war against Ukraine. He urged the international community not to ease the pressure and to keep working together on solutions that would reduce Moscow's capacity to fund the war.

A platform for an international message

The UN General Assembly is one of the most significant international platforms where heads of state set out their positions on current world events each year. Ukraine's president delivered his address as the war continues, with Kyiv regularly using international forums to underline the need for sustained support.

Zelensky's appeal is consistent with Ukraine's long-standing position that economic pressure on Russia — including restrictions on its revenues — is a tool that can reduce Moscow's resources for continuing the war. Zelensky did not specify particular measures or name the countries the appeal was directed at, but his message was aimed at the broad international audience gathered at the UN assembly.

The address is part of Ukraine's ongoing effort to maintain international attention and support, urging allies not to let up on economic pressure against Russia.