Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia over recruitment of migrants for war in Ukraine

Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia over recruitment of migrants for war in Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced upcoming new sanctions against Russia over the fraudulent recruitment of foreign nationals from North Africa and the Middle East to participate in the war against Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, Zelensky said this on Telegram.

"The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities. These are actors linked to the production of Russian drones and the recruitment of foreign citizens for manufacturing UAVs and participating in the war against Ukraine. Using deceptive methods, they sent citizens from North Africa and the Middle East to the front. Our intelligence services have long been studying this issue, so this month there will be new decisions in this direction, as well as further sanctions steps from the UK," Zelensky said.

Read also: Zelensky imposes sanctions on five individuals over national security threats

He thanked the United Kingdom for the move and emphasized that "Russia must feel that the war needs to be ended."

On May 5, the United Kingdom introduced new sanctions against individuals and entities involved in recruiting migrants for Russia's war against Ukraine and supplying components for drones.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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