Zelensky, European Council President discuss increasing sanctions against Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed increasing financial support for Ukraine and sanctions pressure on Russia with European Council President Charles Michel.

“Regular international talks. With President of the European Council, we discussed the issue of increasing financial support for Ukraine and sanctions pressure on the aggressor. Special attention was paid to the further negotiation process on Ukraine’s EU membership,” Zelensky posted on Twitter.

On February 24, Russian president Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion. Russian troops shell and destroy infrastructure, conduct massive shelling of residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns using artillery, MLRS, and ballistic missiles.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced.

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