Ukraine's Leader Meets Allies for Stronger Stance Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London to meet with key allies, aiming to bolster Ukraine's position in potential future peace talks with Russia.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Push for Tougher Measures

• Cutting off Russian oil and gas from the global market.
• Using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
• Supplying Kyiv with more long-range missiles.

U.S. President Donald Trump's Sanctions

• Imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies.
• A significant shift, as Trump had previously hinted at a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war.

Starmer's Criticism of Putin

• Accused Putin of consistently rejecting peace proposals.
• Stated that Putin has shown no serious intent to end the conflict.

Discussions in London

• Both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Leaders from NATO, the Netherlands, and Denmark expected to participate.

Zelenskiy's Advocacy

• Advocating for long-range weapons and the use of frozen Russian assets.
• Praised Trump's energy sanctions during a visit to Brussels.
• Urged European leaders to provide more military support.

Russia's Warning

• Seizing frozen assets to fund a $163 billion loan for Ukraine would result in a "painful response."

European Union's Sanctions

• Approved another round of sanctions against Russia.
• Includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.
• Part of a broader effort to reduce Moscow's revenue and pressure Russia to end the war.