Cutting off Russia from Swift would leave immediate and long-term damage on its economy, especially its international financial transactions.
National assembly elections will be held same day, and governorship and state house of assembly on March 11, 2023.
Earlier on Saturday he said he agreed with Russia being blocked from the cross-border Swift payments system as well.
A senior American intelligence official privy to the conversation said Mr Zelensky said that he needed anti-tank ammunition but “not a ride.”
It is the first time that the NATO Response Force, made up of 40,000 troops, has been activated for collective defence.
“Vladimir Putin is just simply mad, he is just simply crazy, he’s just simply evil, to come here to kill Ukrainians,” the former president said.
Russia warned of “serious military-political repercussions that would demand a response from our country.”
Reports say Mr Zelensky is currently hiding in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as Russia continues its attack on the country.
The France-based human rights body announced on Friday that Russia’s suspension is a temporary measure.
The U.S. President had promised someone of character, experience and integrity to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.
