President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his US counterpart Donald Trump mentioned sanctions on Russia’s power and banking sectors throughout their assembly on the Vatican.

Supply: European Pravda, citing Interfax-Ukraine

Particulars: Zelenskyy stated that one of many matters raised in his assembly with Trump was the sanctions coverage.

Quote: "President Trump agreed that if Russia doesn’t cease, there will probably be sanctions. We mentioned two key sectors – power and banking. Can the US impose sanctions on each sectors? I might very very similar to that."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy described the dialog positively, calling it affirmation of US coverage to impose robust sanctions on Russia ought to Putin refuse to stop hostilities.

Background:

• Zelenskyy and Trump held a quick assembly on the Vatican on 26 April, the place dozens of world leaders had gathered to pay their remaining respects to Pope Francis.
• Zelenskyy stated the assembly with Trump had the potential to be historic. The White Home additionally described the assembly as extremely productive.
• On the identical day, Trump condemned Russia’s latest strikes on Ukrainian cities, voiced doubts that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin genuinely seeks to finish the battle, and threatened additional sanctions.

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