Zelenskyy Slams US Pre-War Sanctions as Ineffective
In a recent interview, President Zelenskyy criticized the West’s conditional approach to sanctions against Russia, deeming the threats of punitive measures following an invasion as ineffective. He explicitly requested preemptive sanctions from the US as a deterrent to prevent the full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy argued that such preemptive measures, alongside military aid, were crucial to deterring Russia. He felt that the West’s reliance on reactive sanctions was insufficient and ultimately provided inadequate support to Ukraine.