Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has commended the United States for imposing new sanctions on more than 400 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s ongoing war effort in Ukraine. The sanctions, announced by the U.S. government, target a broad network of organizations and individuals accused of aiding Russia in evading existing Western sanctions and strengthening its military capabilities.
The measures include penalties against companies based in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Central Asia that are allegedly supporting Russia’s war economy. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the sanctions aim to disrupt operations supplying ammunition, aiding Russian oligarchs in evading sanctions, and laundering gold.
President Zelensky has consistently advocated for tougher international sanctions against Russia since the start of the conflict. In his latest remarks, he praised the U.S. for its decisive actions and emphasized the importance of maintaining economic pressure to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain the war.
Zelensky has also proposed leveraging frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine’s defense. In a recent interview, he suggested that $300 billion in seized Russian assets could be used to purchase weapons from the United States. He described this approach as a potential “security guarantee” to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into peace negotiations.
The U.S. has issued strong warnings to foreign banks and companies against supporting Russia’s war economy. While the new sanctions do not penalize foreign banks, the Treasury Department has emphasized that entities involved in facilitating Russia’s war effort could face severe consequences.
This latest round of sanctions highlights the continued international efforts to isolate Russia economically and support Ukraine in its resistance against aggression.
