PoliticsWar Zelenskyy on the G7 convention: Russia has solely intensified its assaults on Ukraine because the new US president got here into energy. Thursday, June 19, 2025

The rise in Russia’s use of drones throughout its assaults is the one vital change in its conduct following the transition of the US presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said throughout a speech on the assembly of the G7’s leaders. He emphasised the necessity to escalate sanctions in opposition to Russia and to set strict limits on the worth of Russian oil.

“Russia continues its terrorist assaults and offensive actions on the entrance line. And Russia doesn’t obtain any new penalties in response. Russia has tailored to this degree of struggle and is now solely intensifying its assaults,” Zelenskyy stated.

The Ukrainian head of state additionally highlighted that Russia ignores any and all diplomatic proposals from the worldwide group, and Putin has brazenly rejected each peace initiative. Moreover, throughout his speech the president urged his companions to supply $40B in annual funds help for Ukraine.

“This needs to be a joint resolution of the G7 leaders, together with the US,” Zelenskyy famous.