Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is preparing several additional sanctions decisions against Russian entities and those who assist Russia’s aggression by the end of the year. According to him, at least one sanctions package will target individuals working with Russia’s military industry, including not only persons from Russia but also from China.
The president added that separate sanctions measures are also being prepared against those who justify Russia’s aggression and promote Russian influence through mass culture, as well as against athletes who use their sports careers and public attention to glorify Russia’s aggression.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working with European institutions on the details of the 20th sanctions package of the European Union, with the main objective being to expand pressure on Vladimir Putin’s energy assets and associated oligarchs. A new sanctions package from Canada is also being prepared. He added that Ukraine will continue synchronising sanctions, with corresponding decisions by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and presidential decrees expected soon.