Ukraine is working to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation, including against its metallurgical sector. This was stated by the representative of Ukraine to the European Union, Vsevolod Chentsov, on the air of the national telethon,
KYIV. UkraineGate. 25. July . 2022 | Society .
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“Of course, we are working to further strengthen the sanctions. Including against the metallurgical sector of the Russian Federation. Because I agree that there is no total embargo against the Russian Federation. We are working on it. The only thing is that the EU, introducing such sanctions. .. This applies not only to the EU, but also to the “seven” countries (G7 – ed.), they are trying to find alternatives. To ensure their industry. Therefore, this process is complex. They are actively working on it. We, of course, exert pressure, to maximally include all sectors of the Russian economy in the next packages,” Chentsov said.
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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the EU has already introduced seven packages of sanctions , which include an asset freeze and a ban on issuing visas to Russian oligarchs and officials, export controls, a freeze on central bank assets, disconnection of banks from the SWIFT messaging system, and a ban on imports of Russian coal and oil.
Source: Ukrgate