Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Lowy Institute.Credit:YouTube/Lowy Institute
“Bushmasters really help us on the battlefield,” Zelensky said on Thursday night.
“They preserve the lives of our soldiers on the ground ... The more weapons and ammunition we receive – artillery,drones,anti-aircraft,anti-tank,anti-ship missiles – the more Russia would feel the responsibility for violating international law.”
Beyond providing extra military assistance,Zelensky called for nations such as Australia to use their diplomatic clout to ensure there is a resounding condemnation of Russia at an upcoming vote against recent referendums to annex four Ukrainian regions.
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Lowy Institute he was looking forward to more military assistance from Australia
Loading
“I’m asking Australia to use all of its influence to convince as many countries as possible not to remain neutral and to vote for international law and against Russian annexations,” he said.
He also called for “new and tough sanctions against Russia” as a punishment for its invasion of Ukraine.