Zelenskyy Praises Trump's Russia Sanctions But Says "It's Not Enough" — Demands Long-Range Missiles to Force Putin Into Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed President Trump's new sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, calling them "a significant step," but insisted that Ukraine still desperately needs long-range missiles to pressure Vladimir Putin into serious negotiations.
In an exclusive interview with Axios, Zelenskyy estimated that Trump's sanctions could slash Russia's oil exports by 50%, costing Moscow up to $5 billion monthly. However, he warned bluntly: "sanctions alone won't stop" Putin.
The Shift in Trump's Approach
The Ukrainian leader revealed details of his tense October 17 White House meeting with Trump, which he diplomatically called "constructive" but acknowledged "wasn't easy." During that meeting, Trump rejected Ukraine's request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, citing escalation concerns.
But after Putin stuck to maximalist demands and diplomatic talks stalled, Trump cancelled a planned Putin summit and imposed the first direct sanctions on Russia since taking office — a dramatic U-turn.
Ceasefire Plan in the Works
Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and its allies will finalize a ceasefire plan within the next 10 days following discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The plan will be "short, without too many details" and modeled loosely on Trump's Gaza approach.
The Ukrainian president said he accepted Trump's proposal to freeze current front lines as the basis for negotiations, though he remains skeptical Putin will accept any peace proposal.
"We Need More Pressure"
"We speak not only about Tomahawks. The U.S. has a lot of similar things that don't require much time for training. I think the way to work with Putin is only through pressure," Zelenskyy told Axios.
He argued that Ukraine wouldn't even need to use the missiles immediately — just the threat of strikes on Russia's energy facilities could bring Putin to the negotiating table.
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Observable Universe Logarithmic Illustration (OULI)
This data-driven visualization of the Observable Universe, created by Pablo Carlos Budassi in 2012 and updated through 2025, offers a unique circular diagram that intricately illustrates astronomical objects across various distances and sizes using a logarithmic scale.
Key Features:
Central Solar System: The solar system is positioned at the center, with the diagram expanding outward.
Progressive Scale: The scale decreases towards the edges, revealing detailed views of the most distant and massive structures in the observable universe.
Notable Impact:
Viral Sensation: In 2016, this artwork gained immense popularity among astronomy enthusiasts.
Exhibitions & Publications: It has been featured in several prestigious venues and publications, including:
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) in 2018 and 2022
Dumont World Atlas
Sciences et Avenir magazine
The “Encircling the World” exhibition at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Cultural Significance: In 2020, this image was featured on a coin of the Republic of Palau.
Current Exhibitions:
We The Curious Museum: A dome featuring this image is displayed in the astronomy area.
Other Museums: Versions of this artwork have been showcased at the wndr Museum and Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
Future Legacy:
Selected for inclusion in the lunar time capsule “Sanctuary, Eternity for Mankind,” this work was also part of an Active SETI message sent to Proxima Centauri b by the UK radio show Fun Kids and the SpaceSpeak site.
This artistic representation continues to inspire awe, with many referring to it as the "eye of the universe looking back at us."
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