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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy: Diplomacy will be more effective with 'justice and strength'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized that diplomacy requires "justice and strength," calling for sustained sanctions on Russia and rapid support for Ukraine’s military as Geneva trilateral talks approach.

Olena Harmash

Max Hunder

Reuters

February 17, 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy: Diplomacy will be more effective with 'justice and strength'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

Liesa Johannssen/Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said diplomacy will be more effective with "justice and strength" as trilateral talks in Geneva were due to start later on Tuesday.


"Strength of pressure on the Russian Federation – sanctions pressure and steady, rapid support for the Ukrainian army and our air defence," he wrote on social media.

-Olena Harmash and Max Hunder/Reuters

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