Operational situation on the diplomatic front as 19:00, April 8

After the liberation of the Kyiv region from russian invaders, the capital became a center of world diplomacy. Today, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, High Representative of the European Union Josep Borrel arrived in Kyiv to witness the consequences of russia's war crimes in Kyiv region.

Sanctions

The EU Council has approved a fifth package of sanctions against russia over its war against Ukraine. Restrictions include a ban on russian coal imports from August this year and a ban on russian ships accessing European ports.

The United States has imposed sanctions on leading russian state-owned companies, including Alrosa, the world's largest diamond miner

The daughters of russian president putin and the head the kremlin diplomacy lavrov have been subjected to new British sanctions.

Japan has joined the United States and the European Union in announcing a ban on russian coal imports.

Montenegro has imposed sanctions on russia over its military invasion of Ukraine

Deputinization of the world

Finland has announced a decision to deport two employees of the Russian embassy.

Japan expels eight russian diplomats and trade officials.

46 UNESCO member states have refused to participate in the 45th session of UNESCO, while it is headed by the russian federation.

Isolation of the russian federation

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to and from Minsk until May 15, Sochi - until April 18, Rostov - until May 15.

The American corporation Air Products and Chemicals is developing a plan to sell its business in Russia.

IT company Acer suspends operations in russia.

German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker is leaving the russian market.

The Canadian professional investment management company Colliers International Group Inc is halting operations in russia and belarus.