Zelensky Tells UN General Assembly Putin Pays ‘248 Lives’ for Every Kilometer Seized
The Ukrainian president said Russia’s war against Ukraine must end, arguing Putin is not ready for peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia’s war against Ukraine must come to an end, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin pays with 248 lives for every kilometer of Ukrainian territory seized, according to Ukrinform.
Zelensky argued that Putin is not ready for peace, framing the ongoing conflict as one in which continued Russian advances come at a steep human cost for Moscow’s forces.
The remarks were delivered as part of Zelensky’s address to the General Assembly, where he has repeatedly used the platform to appeal for continued international support for Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion.
The specific casualty figure cited by Zelensky reflects Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to portray the war’s cost to Russia as unsustainable, a message frequently repeated by Ukrainian officials in international forums.
Zelensky’s address comes amid continued fighting along multiple fronts in Ukraine, with the war showing no clear sign of nearing a negotiated resolution despite periodic diplomatic efforts.
The Ukrainian leader’s comments at the General Assembly are part of a broader diplomatic push this week, as Kyiv seeks to maintain international attention and support amid the prolonged conflict.
Sources
- Zelensky at UN General Assembly: Putin pays with 248 lives for every kilometer seized in Ukraine — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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