President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held telephone talks with the President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen. The parties discussed preparations for the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The President announced this in Telegram channel.
According to Zelensky, he thanked Ursula von der Leyen and the European Union for the 17th package of sanctions against Russia and noted that this was a step in the right direction.
"It is important to severely restrict the Russian tanker fleet, which serves to finance murder, as well as all the schemes that Russia uses to build up its military industry. The more pressure there is on Russia, the more motives Moscow will have to move towards real peace," — he added.
The president noted that the parties also discussed preparations for the next package of EU sanctions against Russia. He added that the Kremlin's most painful points are oil, energy trade infrastructure, banks, and financial schemes.
Among other issues discussed:
- yesterday's conversation with the President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump;
- diplomatic work with partners.
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