Zelensky warns against lifting sanctions on Russia “just to have chat”

The head of state made these remarks in an interview with TSN.Tyzhden , according to a Ukrinform correspondent. “I would like to tell the Americans that I would not want us to approach the meeting of the three leaders (referring to the talks between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia—ed.) (…) having lifted all sanctions against the Russian Federation. This is an important point. Sanctions were imposed because of aggression, not for the sake of having a chat,” Zelensky emphasized. He noted that when it comes to ending the war, “there is a specific procedure for lifting sanctions.