“Sanctions against Russia should be strengthened both in the USA and in the EU – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine declares insufficient use of the sanctions potential against the Russian economy. The spokesman of the department, Heorhiy Tykhiy, announced the expectation of a new strengthened package of sanctions from the EU by the end of the winter of 2025.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Tychy emphasized that Ukraine’s position regarding sanctions against Russia remains unchanged — the sanctions potential against the Russian economy is not used enough.
“There were very important sanctions steps, but we see how much potential there is. For example, last year the sanctions against the Russian banking sector and the shadow field really hurt the Russian military company. And we think that these steps can be strengthened,” the spokesman said.
He also emphasized that what Russian propaganda says that these sanctions do not work is a lie.
“They are working, and we see that the Russian economy is facing some systemic problems, but in our view, at this point in time, these problems are not enough to actually force Putin to choose peace over war, and there is a lot of potential to strengthen these sanctions We also believe that sanctions should be strengthened both in the US and in Europe, in the EU, and we actually expect the EU to prepare a powerful package of sanctions against Russia by the end in the winter,” said Tykhy.
“We see that the Polish EU presidency is very determined to actually apply this package of sanctions. We believe that it should include certain sectoral, not just personal sanctions, not just loopholes, but actually sectoral – those that will harm Russia,” he added.
The spokesman also noted that economic pressure on the people of Russia should be carried out together with the military.
“Together, these two elements will produce the result, the effort that we all need. So, of course, increasing the economic price of aggression for the regime personally, for Putin personally and for Russia as a country, and strengthening Ukraine militarily so that we can apply more pressure to the front line. This will work within the framework of the strategy,” Tykhy summarized.
We will remind
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine supported Trump’s statement on tough sanctions against Russia and emphasized the need for US leadership. Sibiga outlined three key points for achieving peace through strength.