Volodymyr Zelensky imposes sanctions on former spokesperson turned critic

Former press secretary Iuliia Mendel is targeted by sanctions for her criticism of the Ukrainian president.

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She has become one of Zelensky’s most vocal opponents from the US.

The move reflects growing internal tensions in Ukraine.

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