# Zelensky calls for stronger U.S. sanctions on Russia and peace talks with Moscow

https://mins.news/en/item/55156

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-11 20:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-calls-for-stronger-us-sanctions-against-russia-says-ukraine-must-engage-in-peace-talks-with-moscow/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Washington to impose stronger sanctions on Russia, including decisive action by Donald Trump, and called on Congress to advance a sanctions bill. He also said Ukraine must seek step-by-step engagement with Moscow through possible truces and prisoner exchanges, while warning that Russian attacks on civilian or energy infrastructure would draw an appropriate response.

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