Ukraine President Zelensky Wants President Biden To Designate Russia As A State Sponsor Of Terrorism

 

NBC: Ukraine's Zelenskyy asked Biden to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism 

The designation triggers some of the most aggressive sanctions the U.S. could adopt. Only Iran, North Korea, Syria and Cuba are now on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terror. 

Ukrainian President Zelenksyy has asked the Biden administration to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, two sources familiar with the discussions told NBC News. 

Zelenskyy made the request in a recent phone conversation with President Joe Biden, the sources said. 

 A source familiar with the discussion about designating Russia a state sponsor of Terrorism says it was “a very brief part of the call." Zelenskyy brought it up but there was not a long back and forth about the request. 

The request did not carry the same priority as urgent appeals for more weapons and energy sanctions against Russia, the sources added.  

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Update #1: Zelensky asked Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism in recent phone conversation, source says (CNN) 

Update #2: Kiev Asks Biden Administration to Designate Russia ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’: Report (Sputnik) 

WNU Editor: Such a designation will result in the breakdown/end of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia.