Zelensky announced new sanctions against intermediaries that help Russia bypass restrictions

Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukraine is preparing a sanctional package that will be directed against entities in third countries that help the Kremlin bypass international restrictions.

Source: Evening appeal President Vladimir Zelensky

Direct language: « We are preparing our sanction packages – in particular, against subjects and schemes in third countries, which, unfortunately, help Russia to circumvent part of the sanctions. »

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Details: Zelensky noted that world sanctions against Russian energy and financial system are able to significantly affect the Kremlin’s ability to continue the war.

According to him, the current economic situation in Russia is already deteriorating, in particular due to the reduction of oil prices, but this is not enough for the war to become a real problem for Moscow.

He stressed that the sanction pressure should be strengthened in the energy and banking sectors.

Direct language: « These are not such conditions for Russia to feel the war as a fundamental problem for itself. Therefore, the sanctions of the world – sanctions against Russian energy, against banks – can help peace. We have talked about it with partners. We know that our partners have heard us. We are approaching actions. »

Details: Zelensky also stated that Ukraine is ready for immediate ceasefire, provided that Russia would take mirror steps and provide complete silence for at least 30 days.

Direct language: « We are ready to move to the ceasefire as soon as possible, if Russia is ready for mirror steps – to full silence, for a long silence for at least 30 days. This is an honest time when the next steps can be prepared. Russia must stop the war and stop the assault. »

Details: In addition, according to the President, Ukraine expects important decisions on defensive support from partners in the near future, and is actively preparing the basis for post -war reconstruction.

Prehistory:

• May 3 Agency Reuters reportedthat US officials have completed the development of new economic sanctions against Russia.