What is happening
According to la Repubblica, Zelensky imposed sanctions on Mendel and nine others. The accusation was that they disseminated Russian propaganda, disinformation, and support for Russia’s military aggression. Mendel responded: “To survive, the country needs peace.”
Why is it on the Radar?
The sanctions reflect a dispute over alleged disinformation and support for Russia’s aggression, while Mendel’s statement presents peace as necessary for Ukraine’s survival.