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Zelenskyy Warns Russia is Stalling to Evade Sanctions

6/13/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Russia is manipulating diplomatic talks to dodge harsher U.S. sanctions, asserting that Moscow's real goal is to stall for time. He called for more stringent sanctions, cautioning that any delays empower Putin to strengthen his military actions while feigning a commitment to dialogue.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Russia is manipulating diplomatic talks to dodge harsher U.S. sanctions, asserting that Moscow's real goal is to stall for time. He called for more stringent sanctions, cautioning that any delays empower Putin to strengthen his military actions while feigning a commitment to dialogue.