Zelenskyy Reacts to Miami Talks and Russia Embargo Decision

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized the peace talks in Miami, stating they were used as a cover to lift the diesel embargo against Russia.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv blasts peace talks as just ‘smokescreen’ for Trump‘s Russian diesel deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described US President Donald Trump's decision to lift diesel sanctions on Russia as a weak move, stating that the peace negotiations in Miami were used as a shield for this situation.

Miami Talks and Reactions

US, Ukrainian, and European negotiators held critical talks lasting six hours in Miami aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

The talks addressed a post-war economic package and a possible new security architecture between Europe and Russia.

Harshe Criticism from Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US sanctions decision, stating that strong partners made a weak decision and that their own teams were used as a cover for this situation.

Zelenskyy voiced his reaction by emphasizing that it is not fair for partners to approach each other in this manner.

Reaction from American Politicians

Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer, Jeanne Shaheen, and Elizabeth Warren stated that the decision is a betrayal of Ukraine and national security.

Some figures, including Republican Congressman Don Bacon, noted that the policies have failed and that moral clarity is needed.

Attack on Yandex Data Center

Ukraine launched drone attacks on the major data center of Russian tech company Yandex in the Kaluga region, partially disabling the facility.

Ukrainian weapon manufacturer Firepoint announced that FP-1 type one-way attack drones were used in this operation.

Espionage Arrests in Vienna

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner announced that four Ukrainian citizens were detained in Vienna on suspicion of espionage.

It was reported that three of those detained remain in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Black Sea Ports and Casualties

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that three cargo ships used for Ukrainian military shipments were hit in ports directed toward Mykolaiv, Chornomorsk, and Odesa.

Officials reported that three people lost their lives and at least eight people were injured across the country as a result of Russian bombardments.