Sanctions

Ukraine is working with international partners to strengthen its air defense ahead of the winter season. At least 300 interceptor missiles for the Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian airspace.

On August 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed four decrees imposing new sanctions against Russian companies, officials, and other individuals. The restrictions target suppliers to Russia’s military-industrial complex, non-ferrous metallurgy enterprises, collaborators, and individuals involved in Russian propaganda.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose personal and economic sanctions against individuals, companies, and vessels involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain.

Heorgiy Tykhyy, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed details about the new 22nd package of sanctions that the European Union is preparing to impose on Russia.

Georgiy Tykhyi, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commented on the U.S. sanctions being prepared against Russia.

Vladislav Vlasyuk, the President’s Representative on Sanctions Policy, stated that the “Oreshnik” ballistic missile, which Russia used to attack the Bila Tserkva area on May 24, consists exclusively of Russian and Belarusian components. No foreign parts were found in it.