Zelensky: Long-range strikes and sanctions to increase to force Russia into peace

Zelensky to increase long-range strikes and sanctions to force Russia to peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they will continue long-range strikes on targets in Russian territory and increase sanctions in the autumn to force Russia into peace. Zelensky accused Russian leader Putin of trying to prolong the war.

Scraper SystemAugust 03, 2026, 11:10 PM

Zelensky to increase long-range strikes and sanctions to force Russia to peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they will increase military and economic pressure to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Speaking at the 2026 Ukrainian Ambassadors Conference in Kyiv, Zelensky said that in the autumn months they will continue long-range strikes on targets inside Russia and tighten sanctions against Moscow.

The Ukrainian leader accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of intending to prolong the war. Zelensky said, "Putin is preparing for new mobilization and new attacks. We see Russia's real intentions. We are working to unite our allies and pressure the aggressor."

Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The Moscow administration demands that Kyiv abandon its goal of joining Western military alliances for the war to end. Ukraine, however, considers this demand as interference in its internal affairs.