Zelensky: Putin's economy is not capable of waging war on the same scale for a long time
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not believe the Russian economy was capable to continue the war in the same volume, that we had before.
Assessment of economic opportunities in Russia
«I do not think that Putin's economy is capable of continuing this war in the same volume as before», - said Zelensky, commenting on the impact of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation.
The role of the US and sanctions
According to the President, if sanctions will really work, а United States will remain honest and open in their position, If the Kremlin attempts to to slow down diplomatic processes Washington will be forced to increase pressure on moscow.
Zelenskyy emphasised that the current diplomatic wave is the most powerful in recent times, and its disruption by Russia will have consequences.
Context.
The announcement comes amid discussions in the US and the EU about strengthening sanctions against russia, In particular, in the financial and energy sectors, as well as in the framework of international efforts to deter further escalation of the war.
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