Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law
Washington (AP) - Ukraine plans to present the US administration and Congress with a list of targets for new sanctions under the Graham Act, a senior Ukrainian diplomat has said.
Denys Sienik, the Ukrainian embassy's chief in Washington, outlined Ukraine's priorities. The top focus should be Russian firms manufacturing components for Russia's Starlink satellite internet system, which is expected to be fully operational by year-end.
Sienik added that Ukraine would like to gain access to Starlink services within Russia to target specific objectives there. Another point of contention is tougher sanctions against ships believed to be part of Russia's "ghost fleet," vessels used to evade oil sales restrictions.
The administration has until October 18 to determine which Russian entities will be sanctioned under the recently enacted Graham Act, signed by President Trump on September 18. In addition to these demands, Ukraine seeks condemnation from the administration and American industry for Russian attacks on American companies operating in Ukraine.
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