EU Diplomats Shown Remnants of Russian Missile That Struck Kyiv
Ukraine hosted a high-level briefing for European Union diplomats, focusing on the urgent need to tighten sanctions against Russia.
The Gaze reports this, referring to the Office of the President of Ukraine.
As part of the event, officials presented the remains of an Iskander-K cruise missile that hit a residential building in Kyiv during Russia’s overnight attack on July 31.
The briefing, led by Presidential Sanctions Policy Advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk, featured presentations by Deputy Heads of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva and Ihor Brusylо.
Vlasiuk emphasized the impact of existing sanctions on Russia's economy, citing a worsening official GDP forecast and industrial decline. “These are direct consequences of the sanctions,” he said. “Russia is struggling to find ways around them.”
The officials outlined proposals for a new wave of sanctions, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet infrastructure, banking sector, alternative payment systems, and critical materials used in its military-industrial complex. Special attention was paid to blocking revenue streams from oil exports.
Zhovkva provided updates on the consequences of the recent missile strikes and stressed that certain key components used in Russian missiles and drones continue to originate from EU-based manufacturers, in addition to suppliers from Iran.
He thanked the EU for adopting the 18th package of sanctions and called for swift preparation of the next.
Brusylo urged deeper coordination between EU export control agencies to prevent components, particularly for Shahed-type drones, from reaching Russia. “Sharing intelligence on companies involved in such exports is essential to stopping repeat violations,” he stated.
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