EU, U.S. must coordinate sanctions to boost pressure on Russia - Zelenskyy aide

He said this in an interview with the American TV channel Newsmax TV, according to Suspilne.

“The sanctions we discussed today in the Senate are very effective. They must be coordinated with our EU partners, and if the new sanctions packages from the EU and U.S. are introduced simultaneously, it will truly put pressure on Russia,” Yermak emphasized.

He noted that it’s important to seek new “real and effective” sanctions against Russia. According to Yermak, such restrictions do work, although they require time. As an example, he mentioned Senator Graham’s legislative initiative on sanctions.

“Senator Graham’s legislative proposal concerns oil, the energy sector, and banking — these are truly painful and truly effective sanctions. Putin will only stop and agree to negotiations when he realizes that continuing the war will come at a high cost,” Yermak added.

• On June 3, a Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko arrived in Washington, D.C. The delegation has met with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, and head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, held a conversation with Special Representative Steve Witkoff.