Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia must be brought to justice

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends an interview for the representatives of Ukrainian media, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine April 4, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press carrier/Handout by the use of REUTERS/File photograph

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ATHENS, April 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on the West to "convey Russia to justice", saying Moscow's movements were directed not only in opposition t Ukraine but also Europe.

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He reiterated calls that the democratic world reject Russian oil and fully block Russian banks from the foreign finance device.

"allow us to be honest, because the very starting Russia's actions had been directed not best against Ukraine but additionally Europe," he pointed out.

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Reporting by Renee Maltezou, Angeliki Koutantou, Karolina Tagaris

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