Zelensky accuses Putin of exploiting sanctions loopholes and Starlink services to gain an edge

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a public address that Putin currently feels a sense of victory in the war by circumventing sanctions, striking diesel trade deals, and making use of Starlink services. Zelensky stressed that these realities must be faced honestly, implying that Western sanctions against Russia and related technical support contain loopholes that have affected the balance of the war.