Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on European leaders to intensify pressure on Moscow during a summit in Brussels Thursday evening. He specifically requested sanctions against Russia with “no loopholes and no exceptions,” aiming to compel Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations to end the ongoing war. Zelenskyy’s appeal comes as Ukraine continues to seek increased international support against the Russian invasion. The summit provided a platform for Zelenskyy to directly address EU leaders and advocate for a stronger, unified response. He emphasized the need for sustained and comprehensive measures to weaken Russia’s ability to wage war. The Ukrainian president hopes increased pressure will ultimately force Russia to the negotiating table and bring the conflict to a resolution.