Zelensky addresses leaders at the G7 summit.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addressed the leaders of the Group of 7 nations on Monday, another venue for him to demand more advanced weapons from allies as Ukrainian forces come under withering assault in the country’s east.

In what was likely a preview of his speech, Mr. Zelensky on Sunday said the leaders had the power to stop Russian aggression against Ukraine and reiterated his demands for more advanced weapons.

Mr. Zelensky, a former comedic actor, has become a global symbol of his country’s resistance to Russia. And while his international prominence has grown since the early days of the invasion, his requests have essentially remained unchanged: more military and financial support.

“Delays in the transfer of weapons to our state, any restrictions are actually an invitation for Russia to strike again and again,” he said on Sunday. Read more

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