“Immoral and Self-Destructive”: Zelensky Blasts EU Consideration of Lifting Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the European Union’s consideration of lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs, calling the idea immoral and self-destructive. He argued that easing restrictions could weaken pressure on Moscow and undermine efforts to hold powerful individuals accountable for supporting Russia’s war. EU governments are divided over how sanctions should evolve, particularly if diplomatic negotiations gain momentum. Any changes could affect financial restrictions, frozen assets, and broader European strategy toward Russia’s leadership and business elite in coming months.