Ukrainian FM pushes for G7 energy sanctions, $30 oil price cap on Russia

He wrote about this on the social network X.

According to the minister, the barbaric attack on the energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk is part of Russia’s campaign to bomb Ukraine’s civilian energy facilities.

He believes Moscow intends to target Ukraine’s energy system while the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East.

“This is especially cynical given Putin's ongoing attempts to imitate constructiveness toward US peace efforts. In reality, he shows complete disregard for them by ramping up terror against Ukraine,” Sybiha noted.

He argues that Ukraine’s partners’ strategy should be to deliver a powerful blow to Russian energy through devastating sanctions.

“Oil price cap of $30, new restrictions on 'shadow fleet' and its captains, and other energy sanctions. Hit Putin where it hurts — this will advance, not impede, the peace process,” Sybiha emphasized.

• The European Union is developing the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the restrictions will target Russia's energy and banking sectors.
• On June 12, Reuters reported that most G7 nations are prepared to lower the price cap on Russian oil, even if U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to do so.