Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Belgian’s diamond commerce with Russia as he addressed the Belgian lawmakers by way of video hyperlink on Thursday. Zelenskyy additionally mentioned that Russian retailers are nonetheless promoting diamonds in Antwerp which is called the diamond metropolis of Belgium. The president of the war-torn nation, who has addressed lawmakers in several international locations to assemble assist for Kyiv, emphasised, “peace is extra invaluable than diamonds”.
Zelenskyy has mentioned that 90% of Mariupol has been destroyed after being beneath siege for 4 weeks and there’s no water, meals, drugs left. Ukrainian President mentioned “We do all the things we will to guard the humanitarian hall so that girls, kids and the aged can flee. Generally it really works. However typically the Russians don’t make it potential to go away the town.”
He additionally reiterated his demand for imposing a no-fly zone above his nation. Belgian lawmakers even gave a standing ovation to the Ukrainian President. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo took the ground on the finish of the session. He argued that he understood Zelenskyy’s demand however mentioned it will imply a warfare with Russia. Zelenskyy additionally famous that over 30,000 Ukrainians had been welcomed by Belgium.
He added, “And it’s Belgium, as the guts of Europe, that may encourage all different Europeans to do extra. Assist us expel the invades from Ukraine and restore the dear peace.”
“Peace is value greater than any diamonds. Greater than any settlement with Russia. Greater than any Russian ship in European ports. Greater than any barrel of Russian oil. I imagine that each Belgian is aware of effectively what needs to be carried out to revive peace. To be really worthy of Europe. So do it!” Zelenskyy mentioned.
