Ukrainian parliament backs 50-year sanctions on Iran

This file photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference with President of the European Commission in Kyiv on May 9, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP)

KIEV – The Ukrainian parliament on Monday endorsed a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years, lawmaker Oleksii Honcharenko said on Telegram.

The sanction bill, which was submitted to parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky, was supported by 328 votes in favor, with the required minimum of 226.

Earlier this month, Zelensky said Iran was supplying combat drones to Russia, which are used in attacks against Ukraine

On May 27, the NSDC approved a decision, envisaging the introduction of restrictive measures against Iran, which include a complete ban on trade with military equipment and dual-use goods and services.

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The sanctions also include the suspension of transit of resources, flights and transportation in Ukraine by Iranian residents.

The prohibition of performing some economic and financial obligations in favor of Iranian residents and a ban on the transfer of technologies to Iranian residents are also on the sanction list.

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Earlier this month, Zelensky said Iran was supplying combat drones to Russia, which are used in attacks against Ukraine.  

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