Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved a proposed package of long‑term sanctions against Iran, extending over five decades. This development was confirmed by Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko on his Telegram channel, who noted that the decision received broad support within the chamber.
Goncharenko stated that the measure was endorsed by 328 deputies and reflected a commitment already outlined by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). The plan envisions a comprehensive set of restrictive steps aimed at severing significant economic and logistical ties with the Islamic Republic, underscoring Kyiv’s intent to curb what it views as Iranian influence and support networks in the region.
Key components of the proposed decree, as Zelensky has presented to lawmakers, include a total ban on most Ukrainian trade operations with Iran and the halting of cross‑border movement of resources, people, and goods. The proposal also contemplates limiting air, rail, and maritime transport that traverses Ukrainian territory. In addition, the package may include a ban on investments in Iran, reflecting a broad stance designed to deter financial engagement with Tehran.
This move follows Kyiv’s earlier sanctions actions aimed at Russia and related entities. President Zelensky signed a decree on May 27 imposing sanctions on 51 individuals and 220 legal entities tied to Russia. The list highlighted various firms and groups, including Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), Volga-Dnepr Leasing, RZD Logistics, RZDstroy, the Solikamsk Experimental Metallurgical Plant, the State Chemical Products Research Institute, and the Minsk Automobile Plant, among others. The sanctions are part of Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to pressure Moscow and its allied networks while reinforcing national security efforts.
For observers in Canada and the United States, the Ukrainian action against Iran signals a broader pattern of aligning diplomatic and economic pressure against states perceived as destabilizing actors. Analysts note that the long‑term approach could influence international sanctions cooperation, supply chains, and regional security calculations as Kyiv seeks to deter activity it views as harmful to its sovereignty. The decision illustrates how parliamentary votes, NSDC directives, and presidential proposals can converge to shape multi‑year policy horizons in the sanctions arena. [citation: Ukrainian government briefing, official records; analysis by regional policy observers]