<p>Ninety-seven Ukrainian children have died since the start of Russia's invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a speech to Canada's parliament, pleading once more for allies to "expand" their support for Kyiv.</p>.<p>In the video address, the Ukrainian leader accused Russia's military of "destroying everything: memorial complexes, schools, hospitals, housing complexes."</p>.<p>"They've already killed 97 Ukrainian children," Zelenskyy said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/more-than-three-million-uprooted-from-ukraine-due-to-war-half-of-them-children-un-1091546.html" target="_blank">More than three million uprooted from Ukraine due to war, half of them children: UN</a></strong></p>.<p>"We're not asking for much. We're asking for justice, for real support, which will help us to prevail, to defend (ourselves), to save lives," he said, receiving a standing ovation from lawmakers.</p>.<p>Earlier, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced sanctions against 15 more Russian officials, including "government and military elites who are complicit in this illegal war."</p>.<p>The move brings the number of Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian individuals and entities sanctioned by Ottawa since the start of the war last month to nearly 500.</p>.<p>"Vladimir Putin's blatant disregard for human life is unacceptable," the Canadian leader said, while praising Zelenskyy as an inspiration.</p>.<p>"Democracies around the world are lucky to have you as our champion," he said, vowing that Ukraine "can count on our unwavering and steadfast support."</p>.<p>Zelenskyy thanked Canada for the sanctions as well as military equipment and humanitarian aid.</p>.<p>But, he said, "unfortunately this just did not bring an end to the war." "We all need to do more to stop Russia, to protect Ukraine."</p>.<p>"Please expand your efforts to bring back peace in our peaceful country," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Ninety-seven Ukrainian children have died since the start of Russia's invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a speech to Canada's parliament, pleading once more for allies to "expand" their support for Kyiv.</p>.<p>In the video address, the Ukrainian leader accused Russia's military of "destroying everything: memorial complexes, schools, hospitals, housing complexes."</p>.<p>"They've already killed 97 Ukrainian children," Zelenskyy said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/more-than-three-million-uprooted-from-ukraine-due-to-war-half-of-them-children-un-1091546.html" target="_blank">More than three million uprooted from Ukraine due to war, half of them children: UN</a></strong></p>.<p>"We're not asking for much. We're asking for justice, for real support, which will help us to prevail, to defend (ourselves), to save lives," he said, receiving a standing ovation from lawmakers.</p>.<p>Earlier, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced sanctions against 15 more Russian officials, including "government and military elites who are complicit in this illegal war."</p>.<p>The move brings the number of Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian individuals and entities sanctioned by Ottawa since the start of the war last month to nearly 500.</p>.<p>"Vladimir Putin's blatant disregard for human life is unacceptable," the Canadian leader said, while praising Zelenskyy as an inspiration.</p>.<p>"Democracies around the world are lucky to have you as our champion," he said, vowing that Ukraine "can count on our unwavering and steadfast support."</p>.<p>Zelenskyy thanked Canada for the sanctions as well as military equipment and humanitarian aid.</p>.<p>But, he said, "unfortunately this just did not bring an end to the war." "We all need to do more to stop Russia, to protect Ukraine."</p>.<p>"Please expand your efforts to bring back peace in our peaceful country," he said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>