New EU sanctions against the Russian Federation: Zelensky discussed with von der Liaen preparation of the 18th package

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Following the approval of the 17th Package of Sanctions against Russia, the President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Lyen and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the next stage of sanction pressure on the Russian Federation.

Source: “European Truth” with reference to us social networks of Zelensky and von der Lyen

Details: On Tuesday, May 20, after the European Union approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, the President of the European Commission spoke with Zelensky.

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According to her, the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation “with further painful restrictions” is being prepared.

“It’s time to increase pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire,” von der Liaien said.

Zelensky, in turn, congratulated such a step and emphasized the importance of strictly “restricting the Russian tanker fleet, which serves the financing of murders, as well as all the schemes used by Russia to build the military industry.”

“They also discussed the preparation of the 18th EU sanction package. Russian oil, energy infrastructure of energy resources, banks and financial schemes are what is most painful for Russia, and accordingly, the most useful for peace,” he emphasized.

In addition, Zelensky and von Der Lyen discussed the conversation with US President Donald Trump in detail, which took place on May 19.

Recall:

• On May 20, the EU Council approved the 17th EU sanctions against Russia for the war against Ukraine, and some sanctions for the use of chemical weapons against Ukraine.
• The EU Council also revealed the details of additional personal sanctions applied to the hybrid destabilization activity of Russia against EU countries and partners.
• These sanctions are one of the series of packages that were prepared for approval on May 20.