Zelensky, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives discuss sanctions pressure on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed enhancing sanctions pressure on Russia, in particular in the oil and gas sector, with Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy.

“Had a call with Speaker McCarthy. Thanked for bipartisan support of Ukraine by Congress. Outlined the situation at the front & Ukraine’s urgent defense needs in armored vehicles, artillery, air defense & aircraft. Discussed enhancing sanctions pressure on Russia, inter alia in oil & gas sector,” Zelensky posted on Twitter.

The President’s Office informs that Zelensky invited McCarthy to visit Ukraine.

As reported, the U.S. Treasury issued a warning about possible illegal sales of Russian oil through the Pacific ports of the Russian Federation which violate the established price caps.