We must apply coordinated pressure on Russia through sanctions – Ukraine's ambassador to US

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, has stated that Kyiv expects Washington and other international partners to continue applying pressure on Russia to end the war.

Source: Stefanishyna on Fox News, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine

Quote from Stefanishyna on sanctions as an effective tool of pressure: "So far the behaviour of the Russians does not really cause any surprise to us, but I think we could not have a more favourable political environment for this war to get to the end."

Details: Stefanishyna added that during US President Donald Trump's trip to Asia, it is important to discuss ending the war and achieving a just peace.

Quote: "My president had a long conversation with them last Friday, so it's very clear where Ukraine stands. We are very open and transparent, and we can do everything which is needed to back up these efforts."

Details: Stefanishyna also emphasised the importance of international support for Ukraine: "We have a synchronised pressure on the Russian Federation through sanctions. And we have a vehicle for continued military assistance. You know, this is not about political slogans or messages or statements. This is what really helps my country to survive, and this is a perfect background for future negotiations."

She noted that the war is not a conflict between two sides, but Russian aggression against a peaceful, democratic European country with a market economy. "There's been a lot of manipulations but the bombs are still there and our people still dying," Stefanishyna stressed.

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