"We must act together": Ukraine's embassy appeals to Israel
Ukraine's embassy in Israel called on democratic countries to unite efforts against Russia and Iran after the US Congress approved a new sanctions package. The statement emphasizes that Moscow and Tehran's cooperation fuels Russian aggression and threatens the security of other states. The bill, which has passed both chambers, awaits President Trump's signature.
Ukraine's embassy in Israel issued a statement urging democratic countries to increase pressure on Russia and Iran. The occasion was the US Congress's approval of a new sweeping sanctions package that combined restrictions against both countries in a single document. The bill has passed both chambers and awaits the signature of President Donald Trump, who has stated his intention to sign it. The Ukrainian diplomats' statement reads: "Russia and Iran cooperate, and democratic countries must act together against them." The diplomats listed key measures of the package: sanctions against Russia's energy and defense sectors, against Vladimir Putin and other senior officials, as well as additional restrictions against the "shadow fleet" used by Moscow for oil exports. A separate tool is tariffs against states that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas. The package also extends sanctions against Iran. Kyiv believes that the interaction between Russia and Iran helps Moscow continue its war against Ukraine and poses a broader threat to democratic states.