Zelenskyy: Russia still gets missile parts from G7 countries
Kyiv expects G7 countries to expand sanctions and tighten their enforcement as Western components are still used by the Russian military industry, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 17.
On August 17, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to receive missile parts from G7 countries, despite efforts to tighten sanctions. In a video address, he explained that Ukraine has been working with intelligence agencies, foreign ministries, and security services to track new sanction packages targeting Russia's military capabilities.
Zelenskyy emphasized that even G7 nations, which have no interest in prolonging the war, are still supplying Russia with critical military components. He urged all of Ukraine's partners to comprehend the impact of sanctions on the prospects of peace and the saving of lives. Meanwhile, EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas revealed that the bloc intends to introduce a new sanctions package against Russia in the coming months, potentially the largest since 2022.
According to RFE/RL, based on sources, the package may target around 1,600 individuals and companies, many of whom are connected to Russia's military-industrial complex.
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