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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Russians to protest in the streets against the Kremlin. Zelensky said that only oppression will answer.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for harsher punishments against Russia, including a boycott of Russian goods.

The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been left isolated by the sanctions imposed by countries across the world after the invasion of Russia.

Zelensky called for an international trade embargo on Russia in a video address on Monday. A boycott of Russian exports includes the rejection of oil and oil products from Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

If Russia doesn't want to abide by civilized rules, the Ukrainian president said Russia should not receive goods and services from abroad.

Retailers and businesses have boycotted Russian products. The move to pull Russian-made products from the shelves of bars is symbolic, as it will have little financial impact, according to experts. Major events have been relocated from Russian cities. The final will now be held in Paris on May 28. The Russian Grand Prix was canceled.

A sign at a liquor store reads: In support of the people of Ukraine, Fine Wine & Good Spirits has removed Russian-produced wines and spirits from our stores.
A sign at Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Harmony, Pa., says the businesses decided to withdraw Russian-made products from its shelves. (Keith Srakocic/AP)

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN on Sunday that the administration was working with its European counterparts to look at banning the import of Russian oil.

The U.S. has imposed financial sanctions on Russians who President Biden said should "line their pockets with the Russian people's money."

The White House wanted to put more pressure on Putin by targeting his inner circle.

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