Recently, Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Trump had a dispute over an agreement involving Russian diesel fuel.
Subsequently, European Union High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, as well as countries such as the UK, Germany, Estonia, and Sweden, expressed their disapproval of the agreement and voiced their support for Ukraine.
On October 10th local time, Karas posted on social media stating that Russian attacks had resulted in the death of over 80 Ukrainian civilians within two days. In addition, Russia has intensified its hybrid attacks against Europe.
"Temporarily suspending sanctions on Russian diesel fuel will give Moscow more revenue and allow it to continue the war." Karas said.
She stated that it is not the time to ease pressure on Russia, and Europe will not do so either. “On Monday (October 12th), EU foreign ministers plan to approve a sanctions list of the largest scale since the outbreak of war, targeting Russia’s war machine.”
British Prime Minister's Office website released a statement on the 10th stating that Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Zelenskyy earlier today. "The Prime Minister acknowledges that the past 24 hours have been difficult for Ukraine, and restates his full support.”
The statement indicates that Bernam made it clear that the UK will continue to strengthen sanctions against Russia on the basis of the new sanctions announced this week, and will take further measures to restrict Russia’s military capabilities.
They emphasized that Russia should agree to a immediate energy ceasefire, stop attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, and attacks on Black Sea shipping. This would immediately release more energy and food supplies into the global market.
According to the statement, Burnham and Zelensky agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting in the coming days to continue the discussions.
A British government spokesperson stated on October 9 that Britain's position is 'far from clear', and that it will continue to work with international partners to support Ukraine and promote lasting peace.
"We will continue to impose pressure on Russia through a historically harshest sanctions system in the UK, increasing Putin's costs, and supporting efforts to ensure just and lasting peace."
Germany also stated that its support for Ukraine will not change, and it will continue to make diplomatic efforts to find a solution.
According to Reuters, German TV channel N-TV, Estonian Public Broadcasting Service, and The Guardian, German government spokesman Stefan Knielius said in a statement on the 10th that 'the federal government has taken note of the United States' decision regarding Russia's diesel supply.'
He said that Germany's position remains clear: "The federal government is still committed to imposing sanctions on Russia and is working with European partners to develop further sanctions measures."
The spokesman for Germany's Federal Minister of Economics and Energy, Riehl, also expressed a similar view, stating that Riehl and his European partners have a clear stance on sanctions.
Läck’s spokesperson said, “Germany fully supports the sanctions measures.” Since 2023, Russian oil and crude oil products have been targets of sanctions by the EU. Since then, Germany has not imported any oil or oil products from Russia. “Our supply sources are diversified, and we no longer rely on Russian oil.”
