Ukraine calls for further increasing pressure on russia, for involving new states in the sanctions coalition, and for punishing those who help circumvent sanctions. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized this during a Cabinet session on May 3.

"Effective sanctions are an important element of forcing russia to peace. Over the past month, we have seen a number of critical sanctions initiatives," the Prime Minister said.

Thus, the EU Council extended measures against individuals and institutions for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Work has begun on the fourteenth package of European sanctions. The United States and the United Kingdom announced an embargo on imports of russian aluminum, copper, and nickel. The United States Senate voted in favor of a law banning the import of enriched uranium from russia.

"The U.S. government has also activated sanctions against almost two hundred individuals and legal entities that help the russian defense industry. We are grateful to each of our partners for their consistency and determination," said Denys Shmyhal.