Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions as fighting in Ukraine grinds on

Mr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants to see “decisive steps” against Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and the Russian nuclear industry as well as “more pressure on military and banking”.

The Ukrainian military fires from a multiple-rocket launcher at Russian positions in the Kharkiv area on Saturday February 25 2023 (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia’s invasion – with authorities reporting dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south.

After a somber and defiant day of commemorations on Friday and a marathon press conference, Ukraine’s seemingly indefatigable president followed up with new video posts in which he said “Russia must lose in Ukraine” and its forces can be defeated this year.