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Ukraine Slams Russia's Demands, Urges Tough Sanctions

7/8/2025

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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi fiercely criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's calls for Ukraine's "denazification" and "demilitarization," labeling them as ultimatums that undermine peace. He passionately urged Western allies to implement stringent sanctions against Russia, asserting that true denazification must begin within Moscow itself.

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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi fiercely criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's calls for Ukraine's "denazification" and "demilitarization," labeling them as ultimatums that undermine peace. He passionately urged Western allies to implement stringent sanctions against Russia, asserting that true denazification must begin within Moscow itself.