Zelenskyy advocates for intensified sanctions against Russia prior to the G7 meeting
Get ready for some straight talk! The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is making waves before the G7 summit in Canada, pressing the big leaguers to ramp up the pressure on Russia. He wants methods in place to tackle the evasion of sanctions - something he thinks the G7, including powerhouses like Germany, can deliver[3].
Zelensky's attending the meeting, set to run till Tuesday - but official confirmation on his presence is still a no-go. For him, it's a prime opportunity to plead with Ukraine's allies for more military and financial backing in the battle against Russia's relentless invasion[1].
Despite the current sanctions, Russia's been at it for over three years. The attacks keep coming, and Zelensky's not happy about it. Since the start of this month, Russia's reportedly launched nearly 2,800 drones, almost 3,000 glide bombs, and 140 missiles and cruise missiles against Ukraine[1]. Sunday night alone saw 183 drone attacks and 11 missile and cruise missile attacks[1].
Most of the attacks seemed to hit Krementschuk, a city in Ukraine's central Poltava region. The place's an oil processing plant crucial for fueling Ukraine's armed forces.authorities report no casualties, but the Russian Ministry of Defense also acknowledges the attacks[1].
References:1. ntv.de2. dpa
In view of the escalating war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, it is crucial for the G7 to reevaluate their Community policy, particularly the employment policy, to more effectively tackle sanction evasion, a point emphasized by President Zelensky. As politics and general news continue to unfold, it becomes increasingly important for the G7, including Germany, to take a stronger stance on employment policy as a means to stabilize the region.
