"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed recent sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union against Russia, calling them an important step in pressuring Moscow. "We waited for this. God bless, it will work. This is very important," Zelenskyy said as he arrived at an EU summit in Brussels. Speaking alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, Zelenskyy said Russia's continued attacks on civilian infrastructure, including kindergartens and schools, show it has no interest in peace."
"Speaking alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, Zelenskyy said Russia's continued attacks on civilian infrastructure, including kindergartens and schools, show it has no interest in peace. He stressed the need to maintain pressure on President Vladimir Putin. "Pressure means sanctions packages, long-range air defense, and of course, financial support," the Ukrainian president said. Zelenskyy is attending the EU summit, where further financial assistance for Kyiv is among the main topics."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed new US and EU sanctions as important measures to increase pressure on Moscow. He cited Russia's strikes on civilian infrastructure, including kindergartens and schools, as evidence that Russia is not seeking peace. Zelenskyy called for continued sanctions, deployment of long-range air defenses, and sustained financial backing for Ukraine. The United States targeted Russia's two largest oil firms while the European Union approved its 19th sanctions package banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas. Zelenskyy attended an EU summit where additional financial assistance for Kyiv was a central agenda item.
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