Ukraine Seeks Stronger U.S. Economic Ties Amid Warnings on Strikes Affecting American Interests

Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Olga Stefanishyna, stated that Ukraine does not feel abandoned by the U.S. government despite recent challenges in peace talks and reduced military support. She noted a recent U.S. State Department demarche warning Ukraine to avoid strikes affecting American economic interests, specifically after attacks on Russia's Novorossiysk port impacted Kazakhstan's oil exports. Stefanishyna emphasized efforts to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine economic ties and urged Congress to pass sanctions against Russia to support peace and security.