Ukraine is about to totally align its anti-Russian sanctions with these imposed by the European Union and different worldwide companions.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Particulars: Zelenskyy introduced the choice following a gathering on sanctions coverage held on the President’s Workplace on 19 June.

Quote: "Particular choices had been agreed upon. First, we should obtain full synchronisation between the sanctions of our state and people of our companions. Sanctions packages of the European Union and different international actors should even be totally mirrored by Ukraine’s nationwide sanctions choices."

Extra particulars: A call has additionally been made to ramp up stress on the Russian tanker fleet. Ukraine will lengthen its sanctions to cowl the captains of Russian tankers and oil terminals.

"We’re documenting proof that the identical oil tankers are being utilized by each Russia and Iran to finance the battle," Zelenskyy added.

He additionally mentioned Ukraine is working individually on imposing sanctions on gasoline carriers that Russia plans to make use of in its tasks.

A 3rd space of focus will likely be new sanctions aimed toward making it harder for Russia to lengthen the battle, concentrating on monetary devices, cryptocurrencies, and provide chains for weapon elements.

The president instructed the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, intelligence companies and the Nationwide Financial institution of Ukraine to ship "extra tangible ends in making use of sanctions stress" on Russia and its accomplices.

Background: Zelenskyy has repeatedly emphasised the necessity to step up sanctions in opposition to Russia and disrupt sanctions evasion schemes in view of Russia’s ongoing assaults on Ukraine.

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