Zelensky Calls Talks with Russia Constructive, Urges Trump to Tighten Pressure on Putin

Zelensky calls talks constructive

Zelensky described the first round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi as 'constructive and quite substantial' with U.S. mediation.

“El formato trilateral ha sido constructivo y bastante sustancial”

Zelensky urges Trump to increase pressure

Zelensky asked Trump to use 'all his opportunities and power' to apply more pressure on Moscow to end the war.

“Quizás sea su táctica, pero hoy vemos que no ha funcionado”

Trump's oil sanctions

Trump sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil in October 2025, the two largest Russian oil companies that extract nearly half of the country's oil.

Zelensky's humanitarian concerns

Zelensky highlighted humanitarian issues, including bringing Ukrainian prisoners and civilians back from Russia.

“Una prioridad es la humanitaria, cómo traer de regreso a nuestra gente”

Zelensky's skepticism on Putin

Zelensky expressed skepticism about Putin's ability to negotiate and insisted on a ceasefire before any territorial concessions.

“Es difícil tener buenas noticias con los rusos, no son nuestros mejores amigos”

Russia's energy attacks

Russia has been targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure to divide the population and create chaos.

“También acusó a Moscú de usar los ataques contra la infraestructura energética ucraniana para dividir a la población”

Abu Dhabi negotiations timeline

The Abu Dhabi talks were the first between Moscow and Kyiv in nearly nine months, following previous meetings in January and February 2026.

Danes boost Ukraine aid

Denmark announced a new military aid package of 4.8 billion Danish crowns for Ukraine, including air defense and drones.

“La defensa aérea es la número uno”