Zelensky Says Sanctions on Russia Must Stay and Strengthen While War Continues
The Ukrainian president made the comment after meeting UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, where the two discussed energy support and air defense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that sanctions against Russia must remain in place and be strengthened as long as the war continues, speaking after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, according to a report from Ukrinform.
The meeting between the two leaders covered energy support for Ukraine, strengthening the country's air defenses, and maintaining sanctions against Russia, the report said.
The available source material did not specify additional details on the scope of the energy support discussed, which air defense systems were addressed, or specific new sanctions measures under consideration. No direct quotes from Burnham were included in the source material.
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- Sanctions must remain in place and be strengthened as long as war continues, Zelensky says after meeting Burnham — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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