Zelenskyy thanks the EU for the 17th package of sanctions against Russia and has already discussed the 18th package
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the European Union for the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. And he has already discussed with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen preparations for the 18th package.
According to Zelenskyy, the adoption of new sanctions against Russia is a "step in the right direction".
"It is important to severely limit the Russian tanker fleet, which serves to finance the killings, as well as all the schemes that Russia uses to build its military industry. The more pressure is put on Russia, the more motivation Moscow will have to move toward real peace," he said .
During the discussion of preparations for the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, they talked about Russian oil, energy trade infrastructure, banks, and financial schemes. According to the President, this is what is most painful for Russia, and therefore most useful for peace.
Zelenskyy and von der Leyen also discussed yesterday's conversation with US President Donald Trump and joint diplomatic work with partners.
"Europe must be in the process, and we are coordinating all steps as much as possible," Zelensky emphasized.
- on May 18, Rubio said sanctions against Russia were inevitable. According to him, the Senate will eventually make a decision..
- May 19 The White House makes a statement on sanctions against Russia: "Let's see how the conversation with Putin goes.".
- On May 20, the EU imposed for the first time sanctions against Russia for the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
