Zelensky: Ukraine Will "creatively Develop Long-range Sanctions" Against Russia

• 19.05.2026, 21:04

It's June.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has heard the reports of the AFU Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky and the head of the General Staff Andriy Gnatov - and addressed Ukrainians based on them.

The corresponding video was published on May 19 in the official Telegram channel of the Ukrainian head of state.

President Zelensky said Ukraine plans to "creatively develop Ukrainian long-range sanctions" against Russia, which "showed their strength in May."

"There was a report from the military: Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky and General Staff - Andrei Gnatov. About our activity on the front and actions against the occupiers, as well as Russian assaults. This month brought a change in dynamics in our favor, in favor of Ukraine: we are holding positions better, we are striking more. And the impact of our long-range sanctions against Russia is particularly significant. Today approved our long-range plans for June, and we must creatively build on the Ukrainian long-range sanctions that showed their strength in May. I am grateful to all our soldiers for their marksmanship," the Ukrainian head of state said.

In addition, President Zelensky discussed with the AFU commander-in-chief and the head of the General Staff the situation on the front.

"We also discussed the situation on the front - Pokrovskoye, Konstantinovskoye directions. Kharkiv region, Zaporozhye - on key details. Determined the solutions that need to be implemented, and under this we will increase the supply of funds to the troops. NRCs, drones and separate funding for combat brigades are our constant priorities," the Ukrainian head of state concluded.