Zelenskyy: Russian delegation in Istanbul was weak; without stronger sanctions, the Russian Federation will not seek real diplomacy
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The President of Ukraine emphasized that strong sanctions against Russia are necessary for real diplomacy and ending the war. He noted the weakness of the Russian delegation in Istanbul.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed the need for strong sanctions against Russia for real diplomacy. He noted the weakness of the Russian delegation in Istanbul and called for concrete steps to end the war, writes UNN.
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"We need to put pressure on Russia to stop the killings. Without stronger sanctions, without stronger pressure, Russia will not look for real diplomacy. Yesterday in Istanbul, everyone saw a weak and unprepared Russian delegation without significant powers. This must change. Real steps are needed to end the war. We are waiting for strong sanctions against Russia from the US, Europe and all our partners. Diplomacy must work. I thank everyone in the world who really helps – not with words, but with strength. We need peace," Zelenskyy said after a deadly Russian attack on a civilian bus.