Zelenskyy discussed easing sanctions on Russian fuel and the need for additional air defense systems with Macron
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron during Saturday's ballistic missile attack by Russia on Kyiv. The two sides discussed the consequences of easing American sanctions on Russian oil products and Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Moscow and noted that the threat of rocket attacks remains.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to Zelenskyy, the conversation took place during Saturday's ballistic missile attack by Russia on Kyiv.
During the conversation, the consequences of easing American sanctions on Russian oil products, as well as Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems, were discussed.
Zelenskyy emphasized that in response to Russian attacks, it is necessary to increase pressure on Moscow and take decisive joint steps. According to him, the threat of rocket attacks remains high these days.
Previously, US Democratic senators criticized President Donald Trump's decision to ease sanctions on the sale of Russian diesel fuel. In a joint statement, they called this a "betrayal of Ukraine, European allies, and US national security."
According to the Financial Times, Ukraine intends to continue strikes on Russian energy facilities, despite the agreement between Trump and Vladimir Putin to resume the export of Russian diesel fuel.