At the UN General Assembly, Emmanuel Macron's error on Hamas sparks Israeli anger
During his speech at the United Nations podium on Tuesday, the French president claimed that Hamas had never operated in the West Bank. This factual error was immediately seized upon by Benjamin Netanyahu, who used it to deflect criticism of his settlement policy in the occupied territories.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the need to keep targeting Russia's finances as a means to prolong and intensify the ongoing conflict. He argued that Russia's revenues, particularly through trade and production, must be stopped in order to bring an end to the war and make it more brutal and destructive.
Zelensky believed that sanctions, aid packages, and joint weapons production are contributing to Ukraine's efforts. He also urged against easing sanctions on Russian oligarchs, stating that easing these restrictions would allow more time for the war to continue and increase the suffering of Russian citizens. According to him, Russia's budget deficit is currently the highest it has ever been, and many Russian regions are already bankrupt.
The President stated that Russia's revenues should remain a target. Furthermore, Zelensky expressed concern that removing Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Friedman from EU sanctions lists would send a negative message to Moscow. He added that Ukraine plans to introduce new sanctions measures against Russian oligarchs connected to the military-industrial sector.
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