Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly cautioned that any reduction of sanctions against Russia should not occur without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement. He emphasized that such an action would reflect a significant weakness, enabling Russia to escalate its military actions. Zelensky stated, “This plays into Russia’s hands, allowing it to kill more, fight longer, and show even less respect for the United States, ultimately causing greater losses and damages globally.”
