EU's von der Leyen plans new Russia sanctions package
The bloc says Russia ignored an energy truce, so pressure must grow. No sanctions will be lifted until the war stops.
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What happened
European leaders met in Brussels as relations between Washington and Kyiv worsened. Von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package against Russia, arguing that Moscow did not honor an energy ceasefire. Zelensky thanked EU leaders for their continued support.
Why it matters
The EU says sanctions will stay in place until Russia stops the war. The new package would increase economic pressure on Moscow while the conflict continues.
Coverage
- EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine (The Guardian)
- Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way (Kyiv Independent)
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