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Zelenskiy calls for 'biting' sanctions on Moscow after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine

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Posted on July 9, 2025

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(Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia's largest drone attack overnight on Ukraine showed the need for 'biting' sanctions on Russia and secondary punitive

Zelenskiy Urges Strong Sanctions on Russia Following Major Drone Attack

(Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia's largest drone attack overnight on Ukraine showed the need for 'biting' sanctions on Russia and secondary punitive measures against Russian oil.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Warsaw and Frank Jack Daniel in Kyiv; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy urges for 'biting' sanctions on Russia.
  • Russia conducted its largest drone attack on Ukraine.
  • Calls for secondary measures against Russian oil.
  • The attack underscores ongoing Russia-Ukraine tensions.
  • International response to the attack is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Zelenskiy say about the recent drone attack?
Zelenskiy stated that Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine highlighted the urgent need for 'biting' sanctions against Russia.
Who reported on Zelenskiy's statements?
The article was reported by Lidia Kelly in Warsaw and Frank Jack Daniel in Kyiv, with editing by Christopher Cushing.
What type of measures did Zelenskiy advocate for?
Zelenskiy called for secondary punitive measures in addition to the sanctions on Russia.

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