Zelenskyy announces strong sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and propagandists
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine will prepare a strong package of sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet and propagandists. The need for these restrictions has been substantiated by the intelligence services, according to the evening address of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"I have also instructed to prepare our Ukrainian sanction packages - there is a corresponding justification from the intelligence services, these are strong packages," the president noted.
According to him, the sanctions will target:
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Russia's shadow fleet, which Moscow uses to finance the war;
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War propagandists who attempt to weaken Ukraine's defense and assist Russia;
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Certain officials, whose names are known to "all Ukrainians."
Zelenskyy clarified that preparations for the decrees on sanctions are ongoing.
He also added that Ukraine is working on synchronizing its sanction packages with the decisions of partners in the European Union and other "strong jurisdictions around the world."
US may also intensify sanctions
Recently, US President Donald Trump stated that he is "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin and may tighten sanctions against Russia.
According to the American leader, the possibility of imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil is being considered.
At the same time, US President's Special Envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, commenting on the potential for stronger sanctions, suggested that the frozen assets of Russia could be targeted.
