President Zelenskyy Discusses 18th Sanctions Package on Russia and International Diplomacy

Diplomatic Engagements and International Pressure

• 🌍 President Zelenskyy is actively engaging with international leaders, including the Presidents of Finland and the EU, and the Prime Ministers of Italy, Germany, and Norway, to coordinate efforts.
• 🤝 The goal is to foster joint positions and coordinated work among partners, emphasizing that diplomacy is stronger when united.
• 🇺🇸 Discussions with the United States, particularly with President Trump, focus on America's crucial role in peace talks and its potential to influence Putin to end the war.

Sanctions Against Russia

• ⚖️ Ukraine is preparing its 18th sanctions package against Russia, with the EU already on its 17th, marking steps in the right direction.
• 🎯 Sanctions are intended to make Russia interested in peace and feel the full cost of its aggression, targeting its oil, tanker fleet, energy infrastructure, banks, financial schemes, and military industry.
• 🇬🇧 Britain has also implemented new sanctions, and Ukraine continues to work with the US to ensure these measures are effective in preventing Russia from prolonging the war.

Support and Investment from Norway

• 🇳🇴 Norway's Crown Prince visited Ukraine, a symbolic gesture of support for the Ukrainian people's fight for their state and independence.
• 💰 Norway is set to provide nearly $8 billion in support to Ukraine this year.
• 💡 Discussions with the Norwegian Prime Minister covered energy security and increased investment in Ukrainian drone production, aiming to bolster shared security through Ukrainian technological advancements.