Shmyhal meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce: discusses economic cooperation and new sanctions against russia

Shmyhal meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce: discusses economic cooperation and new sanctions against russia

Kyiv  •  UNN

April 17 2024, 04:31 PM  •  51774 views

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss strengthening sanctions against russia to weaken its ability to produce weapons, confiscating frozen russian assets, and enhancing economic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries and increasing sanctions pressure on russia. The head of the Ukrainian government said this on his Telegram channel, UNN reports.

Details

According to him, restrictions need to be tightened in order to weaken the aggressor's ability to produce new missiles and drones. Shmyhal emphasized that the effective application of sanctions is an extremely important area of countering russian weapons.

In addition, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to confiscate frozen russian assets.

The parties also discussed economic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States. Shmyhal emphasized that access to markets and trade is the most effective way to support the Ukrainian economy.

Gina Raimondo's initiative to exempt Ukrainian steel from customs duties has become an important support for businesses operating in cities under constant shelling

- said the Prime Minister of Ukraine.

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The US-Ukraine Partnership Forum 2024 was held in Washington, DC. At the forum, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told American businessmen about promising sectors of the Ukrainian economy in which to invest.

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