Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, told Newsmax on Tuesday that Russia must feel the cost of continuing the war against Ukraine, and that it can happen through “painful” sanctions levied by the U.S. and Europe.

Yermak joined “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” in studio after leading the Ukrainian delegation in a full day of talks at the White House and on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Politico reported that securing sanctions against Russia is the main priority for Yermak’s trip to Washington.

“First of all, we are looking very much for the new sanctions, the strong, real strong sanctions against Russia,” he confirmed. 

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