Ukraine is preparing new sanction packages aimed at those who assist Russia in waging war, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in his latest address.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“We have discussed this with our partners. We know that our partners have heard us. We are moving towards action. We are preparing our sanction packages – in particular, against entities and schemes in third countries that, unfortunately, help Russia circumvent some of the sanctions,” he noted.
The head of state emphasized that Ukraine is also strengthening its defense capabilities and expects significant defense packages from international partners soon. According to him, the country is working on serious foundations for recovery and reconstruction after the war.
International Pressure on Russia Intensifies
According to information from Bloomberg, on May 2, American officials reported preparations for several options to increase economic pressure on Russia due to Putin’s delay in ending the war against Ukraine. More than seventy American senators supported a bill for tough sanctions against Russia, which includes imposing a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase oil, gas, or uranium from Russia.