The National Security and Defense Council has adopted a decision to maximize sanctions pressure on Russia to end the war

Statements by Zelensky on the outcomes of the European Council meeting

According to hvylya.net: The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, shared the results of his meeting with the European Council and news about sanctions against Russia on social media. According to the head of state, the meeting was very important for Ukraine. 'Important decisions were made regarding security support, increasing pressure on Russia, and a positive assessment of our national reform,' emphasized Zelensky.

The President noted that Ukraine intends to advance its membership in the European Union, even under the challenging conditions of war. Zelensky expressed gratitude to European leaders for their support of Ukraine and stressed the importance of applying sanctions pressure on Russia to achieve real peace.

Decision to maximize sanctions pressure on Russia

Zelensky announced the decision to maximize sanctions pressure on Russia. The President emphasized that support from Europe is a guarantee of Ukraine's future. Ukraine must intensify its diplomatic efforts and implement the sanctions decisions of its partners.

'Russia must feel the real consequences of its refusal from diplomacy and peaceful proposals, and from continuing the war,' noted Zelensky.

The President called for the full functioning of all sanction mechanisms and assured that the sanctions must work at full capacity to achieve the goal.

During the European Council meeting, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted important decisions regarding security support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia, and emphasized the appropriateness of applying sanctions to achieve real peace. He noted that support from European partners is an important step for the future of the country.