Zelensky: Russia is a career criminal

"Russians don't count their dead. But they do count every dollar and every euro they lose. That is why strong decision on Russian money is needed, and these funds must work to defend against Russia."

“Russia strikes our infrastructure, our cities and villages, our energy, and blames us for it. And when we strike back, they cry out as if only they have the right to strike and others must stay silent and suffer. That is Russia. And the truth is, we are dealing with a chronic offender. At the root of all the problems, and even of every Russian strike, is this: Russia behaves like a career criminal who's convinced he will never be caught.”

Together with partners, we are working not only to stop the bloodshed, but to change the situation along Russia’s borders – so that there is no opportunity to start another war. It is also about making Russia finally learn to live by the rule of law. And it will only work if… pic.twitter.com/3Bm7dntDYt

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 16, 2025