Zelenskyy, Officials Coordinate Response to Russian Attacks, Sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, have been actively engaging with international partners to address the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine. Zelenskyy met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Kyiv, where they discussed the deliberate Russian drone attack on Poland and the need for increased pressure on Russia, as well as support for Ukraine's EU integration. Yermak held discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security advisers from Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, focusing on recent Russian strikes, including a ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian government building, U.S. military aid, security guarantees, and further coordinated sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy highlighted the continued Russian targeting of Ukraine's critical infrastructure, particularly the energy sector, and emphasized the importance of maintaining system stability and increasing production of air defense and drone capabilities. The coordinated efforts between Ukraine and Western allies underscore a commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s defense and confronting Russian aggression, with U.S. President Donald Trump signaling readiness to escalate sanctions in response to the attacks. These developments reflect Ukraine's ongoing struggle against intensified Russian military actions and the international community’s response to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.