Ukraine may be removed from the list of “war sponsors” under pressure from some countries such as China and France. The agency reports that Reutersciting sources.
Ukrainian authorities plan to remove a website as early as March 22 that contained detailed information about individuals and entities under Western sanctions and the origin of Russian weapons components, according to the agency. Rejection of the list would mean a change in Kiev’s attitude due to difficulties maintaining the unity of the allies and receiving more aid.
Sources said countries including Hungary, Austria, China and France are pressuring Ukraine to remove its companies from the list. The presence of companies on the list caused particular dissatisfaction among countries supporting Kiev.
On Wednesday, the Ukrainian government announced that the list had been effectively removed from public access and questioned its maintenance. This decision was taken after a government meeting attended by ambassadors and diplomats from various countries.
Previously in France statedMacron wants war with Russia.