Lifting Sanctions Against Russia Must Be Tied To Ending The War, Security Guarantees, And Ukraine’s Reconstruction, Not Just To Holding Talks — Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for not lifting any sanctions on Russia until the war is genuinely over, and for not buying the Kremlin’s loyalty this way. The head of state said this in an interview with “ТСН.Тиждень,” UATV English relays. “I’d like to tell the Americans that I wouldn’t want us to approach the meeting of the three leaders [referring to talks between the leaders of Ukraine,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged that sanctions against Russia should not be lifted until the war comes to an end, and without assurances of security guarantees and Ukraine's reconstruction. In an interview with "ТСН.Тиждень," UATV English, Zelenskyy cautioned against approaching the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia while sanctions are in place.
He stressed that sanctions were imposed due to Russia's aggressive actions, including the illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory and killings. "Sanctions were imposed for aggression, not for the possibility of having a chat," Zelenskyy stressed. He further explained that lifting sanctions prematurely would be extremely dangerous, as it could result in a situation where it's unclear what will happen next.
Zelenskyy emphasized that when it comes to ending the war, there should be a specific order for lifting sanctions, which should only occur after the conflict has come to an end. Despite his apprehension, he remained open to participating in a trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia, potentially even in Florida during the G20 summit.
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