Zelenskyy calls easing of sanctions on Russian oil "not the right decision"

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(13 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris - 13 March 2026 1. Mid of French President Emmanuel Macron and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arriving 2. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine: "It is important to continue to pressure Russia for the sake of real security and lasting peace. In order to achieve real security and lasting peace, we must overcome the blocking of the 20th package of EU sanctions on Russia. Emmanuel (Macron) has already