Without oil, this package will be empty and unnecessary.
During his visit to Ukraine European Council President Charles Michel has assured the Ukrainian authorities that Europe will continue to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and fully support Ukraine's Armed Forces. This was announced by Deputy Head of the Office of President Andrei Ermak Igor Zhovkva.
to the aggressor state. We look forward to the swift approval of the sixth package of sanctions and demand that at least oil sanctions be included. Without oil, this package will be empty and unnecessary, “Zhovkva wrote.
According to Deputy Andriy Yermak, Charles Michel assured of the EU's full support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the restoration of our state. The 1.5 billion euros allocated for these purposes will be used to purchase only the weapons that our military desperately needs today. There was also a lot of talk about rebuilding our state and economic support. The Trust Fund for Solidarity with Ukraine should become a key instrument, “Zhovkva said.
According to the representative of the President's Office, a discussion and joint adoption of the concept of its filling is planned for May in order to start fruitful work.
“Certainly, the two Presidents coordinated the steps towards our strategic goal – EU membership. As soon as the European Commission presents its Opinion after processing Ukraine's responses to the questionnaire, it will be considered by the European Council immediately and a decision will be taken to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate country for EU membership. Charles Michel will make every effort to have this decision approved at the next EP meeting, “Zhovkva concluded.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the European Union will still impose an oil embargo against Russia. He stated this at a briefing after a meeting with European Council President Charles Michel.
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