New sanctions against Russia: Zelensky voiced a key demand to the EU
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the next package of EU sanctions will include a ban on maritime services for vessels used by Russia.
What Ukraine offers
According to the head of state, it is a matter of restricting Russian vessels' access to key maritime services. Zelenskyy stressed that Europe should make such a decision, as it could become a tangible economic lever of pressure on Moscow.
The President stressed that such a step could encourage Russia to move from war to real diplomacy.
Context.
Ukraine consistently calls on its partners to increase sanctions pressure on the Russian energy and transport sectors. Maritime transport remains one of the key channels through which Russia generates revenue and maintains foreign trade in times of war.
Kyiv believes that expanding restrictions in the maritime sphere could significantly increase the effectiveness of the EU's sanctions policy.
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