Zelensky on new EU sanctions: Pressure on Russia must increase

The pressure on Russia must increase, and Ukraine expects decisive steps against the Russian nuclear industry and the Rosatom corporation, as well as more pressure on the Russian military and banks.

According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this on his Twitter account.

"The 10th EU sanctions package targets Russian military industry, propaganda & financial system. The pressure on Russian aggressor must increase: we expect decisive steps against Rosatom & Russian nuclear industry, more pressure on military & banking," he said.

On February 25, the EU adopted the tenth package of sanctions against Russia. According to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, the new package targets 121 individuals and legal entities and envisages significant new import/export restrictions and a ban on Russian propaganda media outlets.

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