Vladimir Dobrovolsky. Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman tried to convince the European Parliament to promote the strengthening of sanctions by the EU against Russia and supply Ukraine defensive weapons.

"To encourage the Russian Federation to the present dialogue, you need a strong motivation. First, save the current sanctions regime and the strengthening of sectoral measures. Secondly, the continuation of the diplomatic and political pressure on the Kremlin, " said Groisman, speaking in the European Parliament.

according to him, Ukraine will also need to provide comprehensive assistance and constructive support."

"the most immediate is the need to strengthen the defence capabilities of Ukraine and the provision of military armaments to protect the territory of Ukraine from Russian aggression. I dream, the European Parliament will support this approach, " said speaker of the Parliament.


The US and EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and accuse Moscow of interfering in Ukraine. Russia denies it and calls the accusations are unacceptable. Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations and threatened to make wider restrictive measures.

A complete list of Russian Citizens and organizations who are under punishment, -

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