Zelenskyy after speaking with Macron: threat of missile strikes remains particularly high in coming days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has discussed the challenges posed by the US easing sanctions on Russian oil products with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter); European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy noted that he and Macron spoke as Russia was carrying out a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Saturday.

Quote: "The need for additional air defence packages for Ukraine is evident, and we are working with all our partners to secure the necessary decisions. Unfortunately, the threat of further missile strikes remains particularly high in the coming days."

Details: Zelenskyy said it is important to step up pressure on Russia in response and that bold, joint steps must be taken.

Quote: "We discussed the challenges posed by the easing of sanctions on oil products. The Russians must feel that they will have no capacity left to prolong the war. We are coordinating substantively and preparing meetings."

Background:

• US President Donald Trump said the previous day that he had spoken with Putin and reached an agreement with him on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US and global markets.
• The Finnish prime minister has called the agreement a "terrible disappointment".
• Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has described the US president's decision as a major mistake and called for increased support for Ukraine to help it "turn Russian oil refineries into ruins".

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