Banking sector, energy and shadow fleet: Zelenskyy urged Costa to make the next package of sanctions against Russia even stronger.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a substantive conversation with President of the European Council António Costa. He informed about diplomatic work, discussed possible steps, reports UNN.

He thanked for the approval of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia. The preparation of the next one is already underway, and it is very important that it be even stronger. It should include energy, the banking sector and the shadow fleet, including not only ships, but also the crews that service them. António confirmed that in case of Russia's refusal to cease fire, such sanctions will be applied

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Also, according to the Head of State, they talked about opening negotiation clusters on Ukraine's membership in the EU.

It is important to find a solution that will unlock the process. Thank you for all the efforts for this

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