Ukraine is taking Russia’s threats to use chemical weapons against the Ukrainian people as seriously as possible. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his video address.

“Today Russian occupiers have made a new statement confirming they are preparing for another stage of terror against Ukraine and our defenders. One of the occupiers’ mouthpieces announced they could use chemical weapons against Mariupol defenders. We are taking this threat as seriously as possible”, - said Zelensky.

In his words, the possible use of chemical weapons by the Russian military has already been discussed. The President of Ukraine believes that even at that time it was necessary to react to the Russian aggression in a much harder and faster manner.

According to Zelensky, the European Union has started to consider the sixth package of sanctions against Russia.

“It is time to make this package so that it would prevent Russia from saying a word about the weapons of mass destruction. The oil embargo against Russia is mandatory. Any new sanctions package against Russia that does not affect oil will be received in Moscow with a smile”, - added the President of Ukraine.