Ukrainian Official Urges Sanctions Pressure to Promote Peace Talks
Deputy Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Ihor Brusylo met with Director General Political at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Edward Llewellyn to discuss ways to increase sanctions pressure on Russia. The meeting aimed to achieve a decent peace and address the ongoing conflict.
During the discussion, Brusylo emphasized the importance of reducing Russia‘s income from energy resources as an essential 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 focus on further decisions against the Russian shadow fleet.
Key Priorities for Ukraine
Ukraine has identified several key priorities to pressure Russia and promote peace talks. These 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.
Brusylo stated 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 also informed Llewellyn about the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine and handed over a list of equipment needed to restore the energy system.
British Support and Multinational Forces
Llewellyn assured Brusylo that the UK will continue its support for Ukraine, citing the resilience of Ukrainians. The meeting also touched on the start of 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.
The corresponding declaration was signed by the leaders of Ukraine, Great Britain, and France in Paris on January 6. This development marks an important step towards strengthening international cooperation and promoting peace efforts in Ukraine.
Original Article: Further reduction of price cap for Russian oil, fight against shadow fleet to push Russia toward peace – Brusylo — Com