It is time to impose tough sanctions against the Russian Federation for its unlawful decision on the so-called "recognition" of the so-called "L/DPR". Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said this in a video message from Washington.
"We are now focusing on the key. We are working on solutions to contain Russia. I had several phone conversations today with the U.S. secretary of state, the foreign ministers of Canada, Britain, the head of EU diplomacy. The key topic is sanctions. The main question now is when and what kind of sanctions against Russia will be applied. Our position is clear - it is necessary to apply sanctions against Russia, the time has come," the minister said.
According to him, Ukraine is now doing intensive diplomatic work to convene international negotiation formats, meetings and summits, as well as using all international mechanisms to contain Russia.
Kuleba added that the Ukrainian side understands that Russia is trying to provoke Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine shows wisdom and restraint in order to prevent the deployment of an armed confrontation.
As a reminder, on February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the "independence" of the so-called "LPR" and "DPR" in eastern Ukraine.
The decree provides for the deployment of Russian troops on the territory of Donbass for "peacekeeping functions.
