EU will not lift any sanctions against Russia, von der Leyen says
EU leaders said they would consider the request as Ukraine faces a 155 billion euro war bill next year, officials said.
- On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels, Belgium, for the second day of an EU leaders' summit, ready to discuss support for Ukraine's energy grid, the 2027 budget, and the EU membership bid.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa stated the EU will not lift sanctions against Russia, asserting Russia failed to respect Trump's energy ceasefire.
- Von der Leyen announced the European Union is working on a new 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, declaring "we have to increase the pressure." This follows Russia's ceasefire violations.
- Costa and von der Leyen congratulated President Volodymyr Zelensky for passing reforms allowing Kyiv's EU membership bid to proceed earlier this week, with Costa stating, "you can count on us."
- Officials plan to announce a dedicated task force to help Ukraine advance the rule of law, a requirement for the country to unlock essential support funds and achieve EU membership.
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Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President Donald Trump deteriorated after the US eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal.
Zelensky was in Brussels to discuss a new support package for Ukraine on defence, armaments and resilience. "Russia will not cease to be dangerous and it is our Ukrainian force, our army, our technology that helps to ensure European security, your security as well," he said.
Zelensky Asks Europe for an Additional 70 Billion in Aid Now that Relations with the US Are Cooling.
"We need financial support, air defense, and help to get through the winter." That is what Ukrainian President Zelensky said ahead of the second day of the EU summit in Brussels. In a speech afterwards, he was more specific: Ukraine is asking for an additional 70 billion euros from European allies, "for defense, for weapons, and for our resilience." Zelensky's appeal comes at a time when Ukraine is under heavy pressure. His country is on the eve…
Leaders spent two days in Brussels discussing, but the European Union's most pressing issues remained unresolved.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, confirmed that Ukraine would need an additional €70 billion in 2027 - a deficit that "must be filled".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed an additional €70 billion from his European allies at a summit of 27 in Brussels. ...
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