Ukrainian Official Urges Sanctions Pressure to Promote Peace Talks
Deputy Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo held a meeting with Director General Political at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Edward Llewellyn to discuss the ongoing efforts to achieve a decent peace in Ukraine. The meeting focused on increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, which remains an important tool for influencing its ability to continue aggression.
The parties agreed on positions ahead of a meeting of European representatives in the UK next week, which will be dedicated to further decisions against the Russian shadow fleet. Ukraine’s key priorities include reducing the price of Russian oil below $30, banning tankers from entering European ports and passing through European straits, denying insurance to operating companies, and discouraging the use of European tankers to transport Russian oil.
Sanctions Pressure as a Tool for Peace
Brusylo emphasized that further reduction of the marginal price for Russian oil and active opposition to the shadow fleet will force Russia to be more open to peace. The Ukrainian official highlighted the importance of increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, stating that it remains an important tool for influencing its ability to continue aggression.
The meeting also touched on the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine. Brusylo informed Llewellyn about the damage caused by these attacks and handed over a list of equipment needed to restore the energy system. Ukraine is counting on an additional package of assistance from the UK, which would help alleviate some of the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s aggression.
British Support for Ukraine
Llewellyn assured Brusylo that the resilience of Ukrainians has not gone unnoticed and that continued British support will be forthcoming. The two officials discussed joint work on a draft legally binding agreement on the deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing. This agreement was signed by the leaders of Ukraine, Great Britain, and France in Paris on January 6.
In conclusion, the meeting between Brusylo and Llewellyn demonstrates the commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. By increasing sanctions pressure on Russia and promoting joint efforts to rebuild Ukraine’s energy system, both countries are taking concrete steps towards achieving a more stable and secure future for all parties involved.
Original Article: Further reduction of price cap for Russian oil, fight against shadow fleet to push Russia toward peace – Brusylo — Com