The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, noted that after the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s oil sector, Ukraine’s chances of success have increased. According to the head of the British government, the recent decisions by the US, the UK, and the European Union have dealt a significant blow to the Russian economy.
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“We are in a better position. Last week, there were truly significant events. All of this happened within a few days. It has had a profound impact on the Russian economy,” explained the Prime Minister.
EU Prepares to Address the Consequences of Sanctions
The European Commission has stated its readiness to support member countries that may be affected by American sanctions against Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil. At the same time, Keir Starmer urged European partners to expedite the process of using frozen Russian assets for financial assistance to Ukraine. In his opinion, the combination of sanctions and the use of such assets will send a clear signal to Vladimir Putin about the duration of Western support for Kyiv, which will exceed the capabilities of the Russian economy to sustain the war.
Zelensky: Ukraine is Open to Diplomacy but Will Not Compromise on Territories
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasized during a conversation with journalists on October 27 that the new US sanctions against leading Russian energy companies will show their effectiveness within a month. At the same time, he noted that Ukraine is ready to consider diplomatic options to end the war, but any negotiations are only possible taking into account the current situation and without any concessions regarding the sovereignty or territorial integrity of the state.