Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges world leaders to apply more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin through sanctions to facilitate peace negotiations. He emphasizes the importance of battlefield gains and additional U.S. support, including missile systems, to strengthen Ukraine's position in talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

• 01Zelenskyy believes that increased sanctions on Russia are necessary to compel Putin to negotiate.
• 02He highlighted the potential for Ukraine to gain an advantage in peace talks if battlefield gains are achieved in the next six months.
• 03Zelenskyy has requested more Patriot missile systems from the U.S. following a recent large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv.
• 04He expressed hope for trilateral talks involving the U.S. and emphasized the need for American negotiators to visit Ukraine.
• 05Zelenskyy noted that Russia is reportedly losing up to 35,000 soldiers monthly, which could pressure Putin into dialogue.

Increased pressure on Russia through sanctions could lead to a shift in the conflict dynamics, potentially influencing the war's trajectory.