Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today asked the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) to restrict all trade with Russia and impose additional sanctions until Moscow put an end to the war.
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26/09/2026
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Lusa
“ Pwe say to all leaders that they do not remove the Russian oligarchs from the lists of existing sanctions and that they continue to restrict all trade with terrorists until Russia puts an end to their war. It is through our daily joint efforts that we must bring peace closer,” the Ukrainian leader wrote in a message published on the Internet.
In concrete terms, Zelensky urged US President Donald Trump to “implement the Lindsey Graham Act against Russia and all those financing its war,” referring to the recently approved initiative, which gives the White House additional powers to impose tariffs up to 100% on the countries financing the Kremlin war by buying Russian oil.
The President of Ukraine also urged the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to impose additional sanctions on Russia.
“ It is essential that our partners do not forget: Russia is intensifying its actions day after day. If the Russians have decided to make their attacks even more brutal, the world must choose stronger answers to prevent the war from spreading further,” he emphasized.
The Head of State recalled the recent Russian attacks on civil and energy infrastructure in various areas of Ukraine, including in the capital, Kyiv.