In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Zelensky said the measures target the energy and gas sector, Russia’s shadow fleet, and its defence-industrial complex - key areas which enable Moscow to continue its invasion of Ukraine.
The president also noted that, for the first time, the sanctions apply to cryptocurrency platforms that Russia has been using to circumvent existing restrictions.
Zelensky backs EU sanctions against Russia
Speaking ahead of a summit in Brussels, Zelensky said Ukraine had been awaiting the new sanctions and expressed hope that they would be effective.
The politician criticised Russia for showing no willingness to end the war, highlighting that attacks on schools, kindergartens, and civilians continue, and stressed the need to maintain pressure on President Putin to bring the conflict to a halt.
Zelensky also welcomed recent US sanctions, which target Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, along with dozens of their subsidiaries.
The Ukrainian leader urged coordinated action by the EU, the UK, and the US to increase pressure on Moscow and bring the war closer to an end.
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Source: IAR/X/@ZelenskyyUa