Full Presser: Zelensky Urges Europe to Maintain Sanctions at Brussels Summit

In a formal address to reporters at the European summit in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fervent plea for continued international support against Russian aggression. Zelensky warned against the dangers of easing sanctions, arguing that any reduction in pressure allows Moscow to reap financial rewards that fuel the war effort. He further accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of lacking any genuine interest in a peaceful resolution, dismissing recent diplomatic overtures from the Kremlin. Zelensky also criticized recent US-Russian business deals involving diesel, reiterating that Ukraine’s priority remains a definitive end to the conflict on terms that ensure long-term security.