Ukraine called G7 to reduce the price of Russian oil prices much lower than offers the EU

Oil deposit in the village of Otrada, 150 km from Ufa, Russia /Getty Images

Ukraine thanked the European Union for the approval of new sanctions against the Russian Federation, but proposed to increase pressure on the aggressor, reducing to $ 30 per barrel the marginal price for Russian oil, above which Western companies are forbidden to provide services for its export.

This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga in Brussels, passes Ukrinform.

In addition, according to Sibiga, sanctions on Russian banking infrastructure, including the Central Bank, are needed.

According to him, such strong steps are needed now, because it is necessary to put pressure on Russia.

“That is why it is so important to have this full diplomatic mobilization – to restrain Russian aggression and restore peace,” Sibiga said.

In Brussels, Sibiga is involved in a meeting of the Foreign Ministry of EU.

Recall:

This week, the EU will offer G7 finance ministers to reduce the current marginal price ($ 60 per barrel) by Russian oil. According to Reuters, the European Union will offer $ 50 per barrel.

May 20 EU Council Approved The 17th package of sanctions against Russia against almost 200 shadow fleet vessels. New measures also relate to hybrid threats and human rights.