# REPLAY: Zelensky holds press conference in Brussels

https://mins.news/en/item/103340

- France 24, 2026-10-16 15:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261016-replay-ukraine-s-zelensky-holds-presser-in-brussels

> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European leaders on Friday to keep supporting Kyiv and warned against easing sanctions on Russia. At the European summit in Brussels, he said ending the war remained Ukraine’s priority and accused Vladimir Putin of having no genuine interest in negotiations. Zelensky also criticized a US deal involving Russian diesel, saying looser restrictions could benefit Moscow and open the way to broader sanctions relief.

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