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Zelenskyy Demands Harsher Sanctions to End Russia’s Invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for harsher sanctions on Russia from the international community. He emphasized in his nightly video address on Tuesday that only more pressure could force Moscow to call off its military operation.

 

By Iwo Mazur | Last Updated: 4 Jun 2025

Russia Must Face Consequences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to change course unless there’s a real price to pay for the invasion. “Puti¬n doesn’t alter his conduct if he doesn’t feel any negative impact for his behavior,” he said. “Due to war, Russia should suffer losses.”


Support for Stronger Measures
Amid ongoing Russian attacks and belligerent rhetoric, Zelenskyy called the moves clear signals that Moscow seeks to prolong the conflict. He said this was reason for “new sanctions, tougher sanctions.” He also thanked the United States and European countries backing tougher measures, saying that only firm and unified pressure would force Russia to make peace.

 

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