Ukraine approves new sanctions against the Russian financial sector, points out the "difficult" situation in the east

MADRID, 20 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, has announced this Sunday a new package of sanctions against the Russian financial sector that will affect representatives of the banking sector and the Moscow Stock Exchange and has updated the "difficult" situation on the Ukrainian front.

"Today we have a new sanctioning measure from our State against all those who fuel Russian aggression," the Ukrainian leader said during his daily address to the nation while also stating that these measures are "the basis" for the allies in the West adopt other measures of this type.

In addition, the president has confirmed that what will be the tenth package of punitive measures against Russia is already underway: "We are working with our partners to reinforce it," Zelenski pointed out, referring to the European Union.

Secondly, President Zelenski has also updated the situation on the Ukrainian eastern front, which he has described as "very difficult", where there is an escalation of Moscow's attacks.

"We are fighting. We are subduing the invading enemy and inflicting very significant losses on Russia," the president stressed. "The more losses Russia suffers in Bakhmut, Vugledar and other places in Donbas, the sooner Ukraine can end the war with a victory," he said.

Regarding the situation in the south of the country, Zelenski specified that General Hnatov had informed him about the situation in Odesa: "The situation remains stable, we are controlling all potential prospects," he said.

Regarding the northern region and Kiev, Zelensky stressed that it is an "essential" part and that, after a report from General Nayev, he can conclude that the situation "is completely under control", as well as the entire northern border of the country. .