Zelensky does not rule out further easing of US sanctions against Russia

Intelligence detects threat of easing sanctions pressure

Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that one cannot rely solely on intuition, as Ukraine possesses specific data from intelligence services. According to the President, there is a real threat that the United States will continue the process of lifting restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.

Sequence of possible lifting of restrictions

The head of state outlined in detail the scenario that, in his opinion, may unfold. He stressed that Ukraine cannot agree to deals concerning diesel fuel. According to Zelensky's logic, ignoring this aspect will lead to agreements on gas becoming the next step.

«Не хочу спиратися лише на інтуїцію — у нас є дані розвідки. Ми не можемо приймати угоду щодо дизелю, бо якщо ми заплющимо на це очі, далі послідують газові домовленості, я в цьому абсолютно впевнений. Потім санкції почнуть знімати з інших сфер: банківської системи, окремих осіб, хімічної промисловості, заморожених активів» (I do not want to rely solely on intuition — we have intelligence data. We cannot accept a deal on diesel, because if we turn a blind eye to this, gas agreements will follow, I am absolutely certain of this. Then sanctions will begin to be lifted from other areas: the banking system, specific individuals, the chemical industry, frozen assets), Zelensky stated.

The President is convinced that after the energy sector, sanctions pressure will be reduced in the financial sphere, specifically regarding the banking system and specific individuals. He also included the chemical industry and frozen Russian assets in the list of potentially affected sectors.