Zelensky slams “dangerous signals” on lifting Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday criticised "dangerous signals" on the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia imposed over its war with Ukraine.

"The signals that we have heard from Saudi Arabia or from that direction about sanctions, about the possible lifting... These are very dangerous signals," Zelensky said at a press conference after a summit of Kyiv's backers in Paris.

On the possible deployment of European troops as part of any agreement to halt Russia's invasion, Zelensky said there were “many questions” and “few answers”.

"As for the actions of this contingent, its responsibilities -- what it can do, how it can be used, who will be in charge of it -- there are many questions. So far, there are few answers," Zelensky added.