Overview
- Zelensky says momentum in the U.S. Congress for tougher sanctions, including on Russian oil, has regained traction.
- Ukraine maintains daily engagement with Washington, with Rustem Umerov in contact with American partners today.
- New presidential office head Kyrylo Budanov briefed Zelensky on recent diplomatic meetings, with a full negotiating report expected.
- Kyiv is monitoring Russian lobbying and influence attempts aimed at weakening Ukraine’s foreign ties and readies countermeasures through intelligence and special services.
- Zelensky notes sanctions coordination launched last year and presses partners to accelerate implementation to block supplies enabling Russian missile and drone production.