Ukraine war: Russia wants to destroy Europeans' normal life, Zelensky warns

Russia wants to destroy the normal life of every European citizen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

"It is trying to attack with poverty and political chaos where it cannot yet attack with missiles," Mr Zelensky said in his regular address on Saturday.

He was speaking hours after Russia said that its main gas pipeline to Europe would not reopen as planned.

Europe accused Russia of using its gas supplies to blackmail Europe amid the Ukraine conflict, which Moscow denies.

Energy prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February and scarce supplies could push up costs even further. read more