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Ukrainians Urge U.S. Sanctions as Drone Attacks Escalate

8/4/2025

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Ukrainian officials are pressing the U.S. to impose secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners, aiming to cripple its economy as drone strikes escalate. President Zelenskyy insists on targeting all Russian financial avenues. Meanwhile, despite pleas for a ceasefire, the conflict intensifies, with Russia unleashing unprecedented drone and missile assaults on Ukraine.

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Ukrainian officials are pressing the U.S. to impose secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners, aiming to cripple its economy as drone strikes escalate. President Zelenskyy insists on targeting all Russian financial avenues. Meanwhile, despite pleas for a ceasefire, the conflict intensifies, with Russia unleashing unprecedented drone and missile assaults on Ukraine.