Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said in his address that Russia is currently trying to save Iran's nuclear programme.

Source : Zelenskyy on his evening address on 19 June

Quote : "Russia is trying to save Iran's nuclear programme right now – there is no other way to interpret their public signals and behind-the-scenes activity. When one of their allies loses the ability to export war, Russia suffers and tries to intervene. It is so cynical. And it proves again and again that aggressive regimes must not be allowed to unite and become partners."

Details : Zelenskyy also said he had held a meeting on sanctions and tasked Ukraine's foreign minister, intelligence agencies and the entire national team with proposing new formats of sanction-related work to partners of Ukraine.

Quote : "We need a real ceasefire. We need a real end to the war. Ukraine is ready to meet at the highest level – the level where decisions are made. I am ready to meet in any format with those who make the decisions and who have the necessary authority, including Putin, even though he has overstayed his constitutional mandate by at least three terms.

And ideally, the war should be ended during this term of President Trump. I am really counting on his help. I am really counting on the influence of the United States. That is something that could help. Sanctions are needed. Diplomacy is needed. Security is needed."

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