'If the world had punished Russia in 2014 for what it did, there wouldn't be this invasion in Ukraine in 2022,' the Ukrainian president said.
, though Russia has denied involvement in the tragedy. Also in 2014, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine.
He also said that if Russia isn't punished for its actions, countries with"similar aspirations" will follow its lead. In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have leveled sanctions against Russia's economyAhead of Zelensky's remarks in front of the Australian parliament, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison praised the Ukrainian president.
The country has provided Ukraine with $116 million worth of military aid during the conflict so far, according to news.com.au.
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