Zelenskyy: Russia refuses to discuss de-escalation in Black Sea, Putin wants to go on striking energy infrastructure – video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that during the two-day talks in Abu Dhabi, the Russian side said it was not authorised to discuss de-escalation in the Black Sea or a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure and Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants to continue attacking Ukraine.

Source: Zelenskyy speaking at the 9th European Political Community Summit on 12 November

Quote: "Unfortunately, yesterday the Russians said they had no permission to discuss steps that could reduce the horrors of this war. And this was despite another attempt from our side to push for steps to de-escalate in the Black Sea and stop attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine. But what our delegation heard in response was that the Russian boss is angry and wants to keep striking."

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