Russia is making an attempt to purchase time to proceed the warfare in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on Could 20, reacting to a current name between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky's assertion follows his name with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, throughout which the Ukrainian chief advised his counterpart about his Could 19 cellphone name with Trump, in addition to the latter's talks with Putin.

"It’s apparent that Russia is making an attempt to purchase time to proceed the warfare and occupation," Zelensky mentioned on X. "We’re working with our companions to strain the Russians to alter their habits."

Zelensky thanked the companions who proceed to impose sanctions on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine and harassed that the warfare ought to finish on the negotiating desk.

"Clear and lifelike proposals should be on the desk. Ukraine is prepared for any efficient negotiation format. And if Russia continues to place ahead unrealistic circumstances and undermine doable outcomes, there should be harsh penalties," Zelensky mentioned.

Zelensky's remarks coincide with new sanctions unveiled by the EU and the U.Okay. on Could 20, concentrating on shadow fleet vessels, entities serving to Russia keep away from sanctions, actors concerned in Russia's army sector, data and hybrid operations, and extra.

In flip, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned he doesn’t intend to impose extra sanctions in opposition to Russia in order to not disrupt peace efforts, dashing the hopes of European leaders for a coordinated method.

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