Dmytro Kuleba: “The anti-Putin coalition continues to deplete the resources of the aggressor state. In the eighteen days of the Russian army's armed invasion of Ukraine, the world community has already imposed 3,612 restrictive measures against Russia. Together with the restrictions imposed since 2014, the total number of sanctions against Russia is now 6,366. Thus, Russia has become the most sanctioned state in the world, surpassing Iran and North Korea.

This week, the EU will strike another devastating sanctions blow at Russia's economy. We are also actively working to close all avenues of circumvention.

Support of the world

• The Heads of Government of Ukraine, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Lithuania adopted a joint declaration condemning the unprecedented, brutal, unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine. The parties called on the international community to continue increasing the pressure on Russia, in particular by further strengthening a tough, consistent and long-lasting sanctions policy
• The Estonian Parliament has approved an appeal to the parliaments of EU and NATO member states, as well as other countries, to strengthen the sanctions regime against Russia and Belarus and to close the skies over Ukraine

Isolation of the Russian Federation

• The Japanese company Ricoh, which specializes in printers and cameras production, has announced the suspension of supplies to Russia
• The Japanese government has ordered cryptocurrencies not to process transactions related to cryptocurrencies that are subject to sanctions on the freezing of assets of Russia and Belarus
• The world's largest tire manufacturer Bridgestone is suspending production in Russia. As well as investments and supplies to the aggressor country
• ASUS joins the digital blockade and leaves the Russian market

Deputinization of the world

The Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deporting three Russian diplomats. They must leave the country within 72 hours

Humanitarian aid

• The British Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps stated that he is ready to host Ukrainians who are forced to escape from Russia's armed aggression
• A charitable exhibition of original works by Canadian artists "Artists Stand with Ukraine" has opened at the Gallery of the Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation. The aim is to raise funds to help the Ukrainian people and army
• French Minister Delegate for Housing Emmanuelle Wargon announced that French people wish to accept Ukrainian refugees. They report the availability of 30,000 housing units through the "I am committed to Ukraine" platform: 11,000 places offered by local authorities, public or private, and 20,000 seats by individuals
• The UK will provide 500 portable power generators to power 20,000 buildings