KYIV, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (WNP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday reiterated that Russia remains the sole source of the ongoing war in Ukraine, asserting that Moscow bears full responsibility for prolonging the conflict and for its continued actions against civilians, diplomacy, and international partners.<\/p>\n
IN A STRONGLY WORDED STATEMENT, PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY SAID THAT RUSSIA \u201cDESERVES ALL RETALIATORY STRIKES AND PRESSURE\u201d FOR ITS AGGRESSION AND FOR EFFORTS AIMED AT UNDERMINING PEACE INITIATIVES.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He stressed that Ukraine is systematically monitoring and documenting Russian attempts to weaken Kyiv\u2019s relations with its international partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe clearly see which lobbyists Moscow is engaging, the channels through which it seeks to exert influence, and the internal operations it is attempting to launch in Ukraine and across Europe,\u201d Zelenskyy said. He added that Ukraine\u2019s response would be \u201ctangible and coordinated,\u201d involving the country\u2019s special services, intelligence agencies, and close political cooperation with allied nations.<\/p>\n
The Ukrainian president emphasized that countermeasures would include expanded sanctions and diplomatic actions designed to curtail Russia\u2019s capacity to sustain the war. In this context, he welcomed renewed momentum in the United States Congress toward imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, particularly measures targeting Russian oil exports.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis can truly work,\u201d Zelenskyy said, expressing gratitude to international partners and supporters who continue to back Ukraine\u2019s efforts. He underlined that sustained pressure on Moscow, combined with steadfast international support for Ukraine, remains essential to defending human life, upholding international law, and advancing prospects for a just and lasting peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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