Ukraine discussed with NATO the introduction of "painful sanctions" against Russia

Olga Stefanishyna

During the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, the parties discussed the introduction of a “painful” package of sanctions against RUSSIA and de-escalation. This was stated by Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Vice Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna on Twitter.

Moscow "threatens with a new war", but does not make efforts for a peaceful settlement within the framework of the "Minsk" and "Normandy formats", Stefanishina believes. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the common task is to reduce tension on the border between Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, Stefanishina pointed out, in the event of "further aggression" by Moscow, its price should become "extremely high."

“The NATO-Ukraine Commission emphasized that there should be a comprehensive containment package on the table, including painful sanctions,” she concluded.

Ryabkov demanded "reinforced concrete" guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO Politics

In mid-December, Moscow handed over to Washington draft agreements on mutual security guarantees. Among them are demands not to accept the republics of the former USSR into NATO and to abandon military activities on the territory of Ukraine.