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Zelenskyy Urges Stricter Sanctions, Military Aid from U.S.

2/19/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse to discuss sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector and tanker fleet.
Zelenskyy said sanctions are crucial to pressure President Putin.
The senators affirmed their commitment to advancing sanctions.
The senators discussed the return of more than 1,800 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Blumenthal highlighted the importance of providing military support, including Tomahawks, to ensure Ukraine's victory.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse to discuss sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector and tanker fleet.
Zelenskyy said sanctions are crucial to pressure President Putin.
The senators affirmed their commitment to advancing sanctions.
The senators discussed the return of more than 1,800 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Blumenthal highlighted the importance of providing military support, including Tomahawks, to ensure Ukraine's victory.