Zelenskiy calls for tougher action against Russia's shadow fleet, arguing that oil revenues fuel the war and must be blocked, including sanctioning and seizing tankers in European waters and beyond.

Ukraine urges Western allies to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia ahead of a second day of talks with US officials in Florida, noting Russia is not represented at the weekend discussions.

The shadow fleet comprises vessels continuing to export Russian oil despite sanctions, a network that has grown since Western measures were imposed.

U.S.-led talks opened in Florida with Russian representatives absent, and were initially planned for Abu Dhabi, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Russian delegates did not participate in the Florida discussions that began on Saturday, which were originally slated for Abu Dhabi.

The talks are led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, focusing on negotiating amid Russia's non-participation and a shift from the planned Abu Dhabi venue.

Previous Ukrainian-Russian negotiations last took place in February in Geneva, with no progress on core issues like territorial status as Moscow resists conceding territory and Kyiv pursues it.

U.S. peace plan discussions include proposals for a Ukrainian presidential election alongside territorial concessions, but Ukraine’s wartime election ban remains; Zelenskiy has floated elections if a two-month ceasefire and security guarantees are secured.

Zaluzhnyi argues for a peace won through war to secure Ukraine’s future for its children, rather than extending time for elections.

Zelenskiy has suggested elections could occur if the US secures a two-month ceasefire and strong security guarantees, a stance differing from Zaluzhnyi’s victory-through-war view.

The U.S. talks are led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, centered on ending the four-year conflict triggered by Russia's invasion.

Over the past week, Russia conducted a large-scale strike campaign, including about 1,550 attack drones, 1,260 guided bombs, and two missiles, while sanctions on oil appear to be easing, enabling more crude oil sales.