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Zelensky Urges Stronger Sanctions on Russia Amid Peace Talks

3/23/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to maintain sanctions on Russia during ongoing peace talks in Florida.
He called for tougher actions against Russia's shadow fleet to cut oil revenues sustaining the war.
Discussions include a potential presidential election in Ukraine, with Zelensky facing pressure to hold a vote during wartime.
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, a former Ukrainian general, argued that Ukraine should pursue peace through military success rather than elections.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to maintain sanctions on Russia during ongoing peace talks in Florida.
He called for tougher actions against Russia's shadow fleet to cut oil revenues sustaining the war.
Discussions include a potential presidential election in Ukraine, with Zelensky facing pressure to hold a vote during wartime.
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, a former Ukrainian general, argued that Ukraine should pursue peace through military success rather than elections.