Zelensky urges US, Europe to keep up pressure on Russia amid diplomacy talks

He made the remarks during a joint press conference with the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland in Vilnius, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

“I hope that the U.S. will not reduce pressure on Russia over this war for the sake of diplomacy. Europe, likewise, must be resolute and continue applying pressure – sanctions pressure on Russia. Russian tankers transporting oil, including through the Baltic Sea, must be stopped completely,” Zelensky said following talks with Polish and Lithuanian leaders.

He also emphasized the need to block Russian propaganda and sanction-evasion schemes. “This is a difficult task, but it is something we must all do,” the President added.

Earlier, it was reported that U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that after a productive meeting with President Donald Trump, he received approval for a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia.

Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Lithuania / Robertas Dačkus